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as in deception
the inclination or practice of misleading others through lies or trickery
a conscienceless adventuress who never earned anything except through cheating
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as in adultery
a sexual encounter or relationship between a married person and someone other than their spouse
she swore that if there was ever any cheating, she'd leave in a heartbeat
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as in misrepresenting
to use dishonest methods to achieve a goal
students who cheat on tests end up never knowing anything
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as in lying
to be sexually unfaithful
he suspects that his girlfriend is cheating on him
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as in disappointing
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 hustling
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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Recent Examples of cheating
Melina Khan, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
Slowly but surely, his cheating works.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
The agency is now studying the policy's statewide impact on referrals related to behaviors such as disrupting class, cheating or bullying, officials said.
—Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
Fun is also part of it, and cheating also happens, and in real life, many refugees end up working for the mafia to pay their way to safety.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Sep. 2025
The type of state where he’s been found guilty of cheating cheating, and she’s been found guilty of emotionally cheating.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 19 Sep. 2025
For the most part, lying and cheating do seem to be bad for you.
—Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2025
When yet another affair is discovered (Kate Upton), all three women team up to plot mutual revenge on their cheating, lying, three-timing SOB.
—Caitlin White, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
Still, some experts and educators argue credit recovery lacks the rigor of a course taught during a traditional school year and gives opportunities for online cheating.
—Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Melina Khan, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
The next global square date will take place on January 1, 2036, or 01/01/2036, which feels a bit like cheating since both versions yield 1012036 (1006 x 1006).
—Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 25 Sep. 2025
She and Jon, who married in 1999, divorced in 2009, the same year as the cheating rumors.
—Carson Blackwelder, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
The narrative starts as an older, ailing Alfie is being questioned by a police detective after supposedly winning a fortune by cheating at a casino.
—Julie Hinds, Freep.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Plus, cheating with the secretary half your age is just so cliché.
—Sarah John, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2025
The book begins many years later, after an ailing Alfie is arrested for allegedly cheating and winning millions at a casino roulette wheel.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 23 Sep. 2025
The type of state where he’s been found guilty of cheating cheating, and she’s been found guilty of emotionally cheating.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 19 Sep. 2025
Arnold responded that the Alpha schools don’t allow students to use ChatGPT or any other chatbots, precisely to keep them from cheating.
—Andres Oppenheimer
september 18, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
Emotional cheating occurs when someone develops a strong connection with someone other than their committed partner, leading to them sharing intimate thoughts, feelings and experiences, Sara Kuburic, a psychotherapist, previously wrote in USA TODAY.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
Slowly but surely, his cheating works.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
The agency is now studying the policy's statewide impact on referrals related to behaviors such as disrupting class, cheating or bullying, officials said.
—Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
Fun is also part of it, and cheating also happens, and in real life, many refugees end up working for the mafia to pay their way to safety.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Sep. 2025
The type of state where he’s been found guilty of cheating cheating, and she’s been found guilty of emotionally cheating.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 19 Sep. 2025
For the most part, lying and cheating do seem to be bad for you.
—Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2025
When yet another affair is discovered (Kate Upton), all three women team up to plot mutual revenge on their cheating, lying, three-timing SOB.
—Caitlin White, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
Still, some experts and educators argue credit recovery lacks the rigor of a course taught during a traditional school year and gives opportunities for online cheating.
—Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Emotionally cheating may hurt more than physically cheating.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
The next global square date will take place on January 1, 2036, or 01/01/2036, which feels a bit like cheating since both versions yield 1012036 (1006 x 1006).
—Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 25 Sep. 2025
She and Jon, who married in 1999, divorced in 2009, the same year as the cheating rumors.
—Carson Blackwelder, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
The narrative starts as an older, ailing Alfie is being questioned by a police detective after supposedly winning a fortune by cheating at a casino.
—Julie Hinds, Freep.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Plus, cheating with the secretary half your age is just so cliché.
—Sarah John, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2025
The book begins many years later, after an ailing Alfie is arrested for allegedly cheating and winning millions at a casino roulette wheel.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 23 Sep. 2025
The type of state where he’s been found guilty of cheating cheating, and she’s been found guilty of emotionally cheating.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 19 Sep. 2025
Arnold responded that the Alpha schools don’t allow students to use ChatGPT or any other chatbots, precisely to keep them from cheating.
—Andres Oppenheimer
september 18, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheating
Noun
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So, perhaps the issue is the deception and not the expense.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
20 Sep. 2025
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But with this shift comes a new era of digital deception.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Unhappy unions loom large in the novel, which teems with adultery.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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Thou shalt not commit adultery.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But at his recent press conference, the President stood at the dais and delivered a barrage of falsehoods that might not be obviously false to most Americans—misrepresenting evidence on autism, distorting research on vaccines, and offering a grab bag of unscientific medical opinions.—
Dr. Craig Spencer,
Time,
23 Sep. 2025
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In April, Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte sent a criminal referral to Attorney General Pam Bondi, alleging James falsified mortgage records by misrepresenting the property as her primary residence to secure more favorable loan terms.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Patel has nonetheless accused Wray of lying and argued that the former FBI director's handling of questions from lawmakers obscured key facts.—
Emma Marsden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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Sure that the man had returned to kill him, Zeek grabbed the gun lying near the curb where it was dropped.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The pressure to overperform, the fear of disappointing others and the worry of appearing uncommitted are real concerns for growth-minded professionals.—
Ankur Bindal,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Instead of hustling for one-day bookings, Patel engineered a system where one client often meant three to five events—maximizing return and loyalty.—
Sindhya Valloppillil,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Four astronauts returned to Earth after hustling to the International Space Station five months ago to relieve the stuck test pilots of Boeing’s Starliner.—
Jeremy Mikula,
NBC news,
10 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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No wonder de Lesseps became a national pariah whose name was synonymous with dishonest incompetence.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Sep. 2025
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These are cheap, dishonest shots against a great intellect, acknowledged by friends and opponents alike.—
James Gaylord,
Oc Register,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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And the next pretext might not be crime; it might be supposed voter fraud, a phenomenon that is statistically almost non-existent.—
Elizabeth Goitein,
Time,
27 Sep. 2025
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But Giuliani accused the company again of contributing to voter fraud not long after on his radio show.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Cheating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheating. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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