cheat on
phrasal verb
cheated on; cheating on; cheats on
informal
: to break a promise made to (someone, such as one's wife or husband) by having sex with someone else
He cheated on his wife/girlfriend.
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Newton cheated on Proctor, who became fed up, and that’s why that household didn’t stand.
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Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 23 Sep. 2025
In a turn of events, the senator, who was closeted, cheated on her with fellow accountant Oscar Martinez.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
The federations said that the ultra-fast-fashion groups break a number of laws in Europe, including avoiding taxes and cheating on custom duties, as well as violating intellectual property rights.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025
Their relationship seemingly did not end amicably after fans speculated that Stokes cheated on Cline.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2025
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Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 23 Sep. 2025
In a turn of events, the senator, who was closeted, cheated on her with fellow accountant Oscar Martinez.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
The federations said that the ultra-fast-fashion groups break a number of laws in Europe, including avoiding taxes and cheating on custom duties, as well as violating intellectual property rights.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025
Their relationship seemingly did not end amicably after fans speculated that Stokes cheated on Cline.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2025
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“Cheat on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheat%20on. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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