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Recent Examples of baksheesh
For Bondi to bless this Qatari sheikh's big bad Boeing baksheesh is another not so funny joke in a long line this year.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
In Syria, this would have taken days if not weeks, and would have required considerable baksheesh (bribes), which necessarily accompanies every government task big and small.
—Firmin Debrabander, The New Republic, 7 Nov. 2022
In Cairo baksheesh is the simplest way to cut through the airport’s tangle of red tape.
—The Economist, 29 June 2019
Mr. Trump was a chieftain demonstrating his potency with a flourish of baksheesh.
—James Poniewozik, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2016
Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
In Syria, this would have taken days if not weeks, and would have required considerable baksheesh (bribes), which necessarily accompanies every government task big and small.
—Firmin Debrabander, The New Republic, 7 Nov. 2022
In Cairo baksheesh is the simplest way to cut through the airport’s tangle of red tape.
—The Economist, 29 June 2019
Mr. Trump was a chieftain demonstrating his potency with a flourish of baksheesh.
—James Poniewozik, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2016
Recent Examples of Synonyms for baksheesh
Noun
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He’s responded by turning his ire on the network, directly accusing them of accepting bribes.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
30 July 2025
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Student loan forgiveness is nothing but a political bribe.—
Greg Maresca,
Boston Herald,
29 July 2025
Noun
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There is a payoff in Test cricket that trumps its knockoff shorter versions.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Particularly when the payoff creates a space that practically begs you to put your outdoor oasis to use, whether in entertaining or simply enjoying a quiet evening at home.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Most critics of the legislation have assumed that this was a sop to domestic sugar interests, never realizing the role that ADM and Big Corn played in the legislation.—
Stephen Mihm,
Twin Cities,
3 Aug. 2025
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This being a French toy store, Arthaud does offer the occasional sop to adults.—
Shauna Lyon,
New Yorker,
4 July 2025
Noun
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The result is a misaligned affordability signal that dulls incentives to adapt and crowds out private innovation.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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The Big Detroit automakers have continued to transition from internal combustion engines to EV technology even as President Donald Trump’s administration unwinds incentives for automakers to go electric.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
11 Aug. 2025
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That same day, Jones wired a kickback of about $25,000 to Gatilin’s personal bank account — then, a few days later, Jones made a $20,000 payment on his American Express card using the Jackson funds.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
12 Aug. 2025
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Instead, officials favored suppliers offering kickbacks over those with competent bids.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Baksheesh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baksheesh. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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