: made, done, or altered with intent to deceive: such as
a
: forged sense 2
discovered the faked documents
Unsuspecting users click on this faked site instead of the real site.Bruce Schneier
b
: simulated in order to deceive an opponent
a faked punt
His first outside shot, however, was blocked, but he came back with a faked shot and then a sweet bounce pass to O'Sullivan for a layup.Ira Berkow

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But eradicating faked injuries is the change that stands to have the biggest positive impact on the sport. Chase Goodbread, The Tuscaloosa News, 20 Aug. 2025 The moms employed by Butler, however, denied having any knowledge of the faked stings and investigations, according to a follow-up episode of Dr. Phil. Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 22 July 2025 But Jin-ho rises up from his apparently faked death. Kayti Burt, Time, 18 July 2025 On top of that, rumors are circling back around that the recent, flashy trailer Microsoft showed off for the game after years of silence may have been more or less faked and not actual gameplay. Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for faked

Word History

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of faked was in 1890

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“Faked.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/faked. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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