1
as in to misrepresent
to use dishonest methods to achieve a goal
students who cheat on tests end up never knowing anything
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2
as in to lie
to be sexually unfaithful
he suspects that his girlfriend is cheating on him
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3
as in to disappoint
to fall short in satisfying the expectation or hope of
the daredevil survived his plunge over the falls with barely a scratch, having cheated death once again
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as in to squeeze
to rob by the use of trickery or threats
a despicable confidence man who heartlessly cheated elderly people out of their savings
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as in dodger
a dishonest person who uses clever means to cheat others out of something of value
a cheat at cards
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Recent Examples of cheat
Lauren Uppal, Mercury News, 11 July 2025
Bollards reinforce the visual and physical boundary at the intersection of Capitol Avenue and 19th Street, making it so drivers can’t cheat the zone.
—Sacbee.com, 10 July 2025
Thomas Drance, New York Times, 29 June 2025
Wearing comfortable sandals that also look stylish may be the ultimate summer-comfort cheat code.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 28 June 2025
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Verb
Now, some administrators are working to minimize cheating while promoting AI as a useful learning tool before the upcoming school year.
—Lauren Uppal, Mercury News, 11 July 2025
Bollards reinforce the visual and physical boundary at the intersection of Capitol Avenue and 19th Street, making it so drivers can’t cheat the zone.
—Sacbee.com, 10 July 2025
Noun
No, the cheat code is simply to make picks at high volume.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 29 June 2025
Wearing comfortable sandals that also look stylish may be the ultimate summer-comfort cheat code.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheat
Verb
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Without that visibility, AI might ignore you or misrepresent you based on outdated or irrelevant content.—
Christine Wetzler,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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In the suit, filed on behalf of Reed and his wife in Davidson County Chancery Court on Jan. 17, Reed contends the school breached his contract, misrepresented his role in the response and inflicted emotional distress on him and his wife, among other things.—
Rachel Wegner,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
Verb
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But the competition garnering the most outside attention lies at the quarterback position, where Penn State transfer Beau Pribula and redshirt junior Sam Horn appear to be the leading contenders for the starting job.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
28 July 2025
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The rug lies flat without curling and is lightweight enough to easily move while cleaning.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
People.com,
28 July 2025
Verb
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Aramark said in a statement earlier this week that the company was disappointed in the strike deadline and that contingency plans are in place to ensure fans at Fenway Park will have the ability to purchase food and drink during the games this weekend.—
Michael Hurley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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However, Humphrey said the defense came away from Wednesday’s first practice disappointed in its play and its inability to force turnovers.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
Verb
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Then, squeeze your Magic Eraser a few times to activate the foaming bubbles.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
20 July 2025
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When cold fronts and other weather systems come along, that moisture can get wrung out, like squeezing a water-laden sponge, yielding heavy and often highly localized downpours.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
20 July 2025
Noun
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Blue Jays Trade Rumors Reaching New Peak Read more Los angeles dodgers Sandy Alcántara Trade?—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 July 2025
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Prosecutors painted a portrait of him as an artful tax dodger who devised one scheme after another to avoid paying his income taxes.—
Jay Weaver
July 24,
Miami Herald,
24 July 2025
Verb
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Cromartie also took a plea deal for charges including strangulation, third degree assault of a police officer, first degree wanton endangerment, disarming a peace officer, fleeing or evading police, resisting arrest and violation of a foreign protective order, according to court records.—
Killian Baarlaer,
The Courier-Journal,
18 July 2025
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The first suspect, a 47-year-old man, was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, evading a police officer, conspiring to commit a crime, vehicle hit and run, parole violations and resisting arrest, according to a press release from the Redwood City Police Department.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
17 July 2025
Verb
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Innerspring, hybrid and gel foam mattresses all provide breathable space to let your body cool while sleeping.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
28 July 2025
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The villas, which are smart, modern, white structures with pools, sleep two to eight.—
Laura Dannen Redman,
Robb Report,
28 July 2025
Verb
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After studying music at Stanford, Scher hustled the biggest gig of all: working for the greatest booker in town himself, Bill Graham.—
David Kushner,
Rolling Stone,
20 July 2025
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The game came easy for her and, then just rebounding-wise, Jess just hustled.—
Mike Cook,
Twin Cities,
16 July 2025
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“Cheat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheat. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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