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as in dishonest
marked by, based on, or done by the use of dishonest methods to acquire something of value
hoping to get millions from the insurance company, the man made the fraudulent claim that he had been seriously injured in the accident
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as in deceptive
given to or marked by cheating and deception
fraudulent citizens who cheat on their taxes
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Recent Examples of fraudulent
However, the 28-year-old artist took to Instagram denouncing the fraudulent claim.
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Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 15 Oct. 2025
The report found that 9 percent of all returns are fraudulent.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
The fraudulent submission was flagged by election officials before it could be counted.
—Tom Olsen, Twin Cities, 15 Oct. 2025
Supporters of the rural fund touted it as a useful way of stabilizing smaller hospitals while getting rid of fraudulent Medicaid users.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2025
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Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 15 Oct. 2025
The report found that 9 percent of all returns are fraudulent.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
The fraudulent submission was flagged by election officials before it could be counted.
—Tom Olsen, Twin Cities, 15 Oct. 2025
Supporters of the rural fund touted it as a useful way of stabilizing smaller hospitals while getting rid of fraudulent Medicaid users.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fraudulent
Adjective
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Matthiessen, not without reason, portrays the Bureau as paranoid, dishonest, and in league with corporate interests.—
Maggie Doherty,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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For that incredibly dishonest assessment that actually did a disservice to the country, Obama is held up to widespread praise by Democrats and others, even winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 2009.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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State legislators and attorneys general should examine whether certain practices violate existing rules against unfair or deceptive trade practices.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Barrera plays Michelle, a deceptive character who will keep everyone guessing.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
12 Oct. 2025
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In his plea agreement, Jones admitted using his company to submit more than $2 million in false bills to the Foundation for audiovisual services.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
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If convicted of bank fraud or making false statements, the penalties could include up to 30 years in prison and $1 million in fines for each count, the DOJ says.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Trim low limbs on evergreen trees and shrubs to allow more sunlight in shady areas.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
17 Oct. 2025
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Riders will queue up in an expansive (and thankfully shady) warehouse structure that resembles garages seen in the films.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
16 Oct. 2025
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Barry Cooper, the colorful former police officer turned scourge of crooked cops, couldn’t attend the screening of a new film about him at the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival in Arkansas.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
14 Oct. 2025
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Instead of squandering a potential big inning, the Cubs had put up a crooked number.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Fraudulent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fraudulent. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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