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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 dishonest
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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
Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
There is no rampant cheating or election fraud in California.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
Research shows that artificial intelligence tools can support learning, but also has raised concerns, including students’ overreliance, cheating, and the potential degradation of critical thinking and engagement.
—Jeanne Beatrix Law, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026
Mail-in voting means mail-in cheating.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Grohl refused to answer additional questions about his cheating, instead suggesting that the Foo Fighters’ upcoming album contains songs and lyrics that allude to it.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
The cheating isn’t new, this argument goes; it’s just getting discovered and prosecuted more frequently.
—Mckay Coppins, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2026
Her stories led to changes in charter school laws, prompted a ban on Scientology in California public schools, and exposed cheating and censorship in testing.
—Nanette Asimov, San Francisco Chronicle, 6 Mar. 2026
That cheating is rampant in our elections.
—Time Staff, Time, 25 Feb. 2026
Preston Fore, Fortune, 12 Nov. 2025
Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
In the past, Bravo has resumed filming when controversies including its shows have arisen, most notably with the Vanderpump Rules season 10 cheating scandal called Scandoval.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
In fact, cheating in sports has a long and infamous history.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Their on-again, off-again relationship has been mired in cheating rumors, which are a central plot point in the TV show.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has reported on the cheating epidemic that has overtaken schools and universities as students outsource their assignments to a chat bot.
—Peter Smagorinsky, AJC.com, 30 Mar. 2026
An angler competing in a walleye derby on Saskatchewan’s Montreal Lake was kicked out of the ice-fishing tournament Saturday after being accused of cheating.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2026
Paul frequently accuses Mortenson of cheating and lying, which he’s openly admitted to — after he gets caught.
—Jodi Guglielmi, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2026
Both are love stories involving cheating that nonetheless end well.
—Manuel Mendoza, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Noun
There seems to be a widespread perception that musicians who use artificial intelligence are engaged in a form of cheating.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
There is no rampant cheating or election fraud in California.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
Research shows that artificial intelligence tools can support learning, but also has raised concerns, including students’ overreliance, cheating, and the potential degradation of critical thinking and engagement.
—Jeanne Beatrix Law, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026
Mail-in voting means mail-in cheating.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Grohl refused to answer additional questions about his cheating, instead suggesting that the Foo Fighters’ upcoming album contains songs and lyrics that allude to it.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
The cheating isn’t new, this argument goes; it’s just getting discovered and prosecuted more frequently.
—Mckay Coppins, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2026
Her stories led to changes in charter school laws, prompted a ban on Scientology in California public schools, and exposed cheating and censorship in testing.
—Nanette Asimov, San Francisco Chronicle, 6 Mar. 2026
That cheating is rampant in our elections.
—Time Staff, Time, 25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
The federation may sanction a player who makes unfounded accusations based on emotion or insufficient data, according to its anti-cheating laws.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 12 Nov. 2025
Verb
Most people would agree that cheating and planning a school shooting are hardly equal offenses, and Borgli doesn't totally stick the landing by sweeping Emma's past impulses under the rug.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
In the past, Bravo has resumed filming when controversies including its shows have arisen, most notably with the Vanderpump Rules season 10 cheating scandal called Scandoval.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
In fact, cheating in sports has a long and infamous history.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Their on-again, off-again relationship has been mired in cheating rumors, which are a central plot point in the TV show.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has reported on the cheating epidemic that has overtaken schools and universities as students outsource their assignments to a chat bot.
—Peter Smagorinsky, AJC.com, 30 Mar. 2026
An angler competing in a walleye derby on Saskatchewan’s Montreal Lake was kicked out of the ice-fishing tournament Saturday after being accused of cheating.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2026
Paul frequently accuses Mortenson of cheating and lying, which he’s openly admitted to — after he gets caught.
—Jodi Guglielmi, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2026
Both are love stories involving cheating that nonetheless end well.
—Manuel Mendoza, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheating
Noun
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At the same time, the CIA mounted a deception operation to mislead Iranians who also were trying to find him.—
Jonathan J. Cooper,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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As an investigation unfolds, one small lie grows into a web of deception that begins to affect her work, her family, and her sense of self.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Bible teaches that lying, stealing, adultery and coveting your neighbor’s property are sins.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2026
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The facile novelty of adultery is its own mask, a sexy way of dressing up a deep, frightened longing for security.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The election Sunday takes place during a surge in violent crime and corruption, fueling widespread discontent among voters, who largely view candidates as dishonest and unprepared for the presidency.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Vann’s lawyer said during trial the witnesses were dishonest.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Noem was removed from her position following demonstrable failures in her management of the Department of Homeland Security, including misrepresenting a $220 million advertising campaign to Congress and inadequate emergency response coordination.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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Detectives reviewed the materials and obtained a warrant charging Melnick with harmful communications with a minor, enticing a minor and misrepresenting age to entice a minor.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The individuals lying about me are devoid of ethical standards, humility and respect.—
Collin Binkley,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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The defendant accused the nine victims in the case, the witnesses and the Dutch police of lying.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Bill Murray, for one, is accustomed to complex if not disappointing sporting dynamics.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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This is a departure for Cornyn, disappointing some defenders of the effective 60-vote threshold for the passage of most legislation in the Senate.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Braves players worked on hustling first to third on a soft single to the outfield, or breaking toward home on a dribbler in the infield.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, McCutchen walked for the fourth straight game and beat out an infield single, hustling hard to first on a squibber down the third base line.—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The leader of the Ex-Slave Pension Association was later imprisoned on mail fraud charges, and the organization faded away, while the Eagles became one of the pressure groups that eventually led to Social Security.—
Trevor Jackson,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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At first, the attention became so intense that Bravo was removed from the televisions inside the minimum-security camp, where Shah was serving her sentence for her role in a nationwide telemarketing fraud scheme.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Cheating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheating. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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