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as in fake
being such in appearance only and made with or manufactured from usually cheaper materials
for that price, you're only going to get furniture covered in bogus leather and not the real stuff
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as in counterfeit
being such in appearance only and made or manufactured with the intention of committing fraud
the "designer" watches sold on the street are usually bogus
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as in false
lacking in natural or spontaneous quality
there was often a lot of bogus conviviality at the company's parties
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Recent Examples of bogus
Some scams involve setting up fake companies to file bogus claims, while others target beneficiaries directly, stealing their personal information and denying them their right to treatment.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2025
So if speed reading is bogus, is there any way to read more quickly?
—Big Think, 16 Sep. 2025
College campuses across America are experiencing an epidemic of hoax calls about bogus shootings and other emergencies following the shooting death of Charlie Kirk this week.
—ABC News, 12 Sep. 2025
Certain advertising outlets wouldn’t take ads for certain films, for really bogus reasons.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2025
So if speed reading is bogus, is there any way to read more quickly?
—Big Think, 16 Sep. 2025
College campuses across America are experiencing an epidemic of hoax calls about bogus shootings and other emergencies following the shooting death of Charlie Kirk this week.
—ABC News, 12 Sep. 2025
Certain advertising outlets wouldn’t take ads for certain films, for really bogus reasons.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bogus
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Sandu’s reelection came amidst an election that was laced with allegations of Russian interference and was marred by fake bomb threats.—
Rajeev Tyagi,
ABC News,
29 Sep. 2025
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Jessica Guistolise, Megan Hurley and Molly Kelley talk with CNBC in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on July 11, 2025, about fake pornographic images and videos depicting their faces made by their mutual friend Ben using AI site DeepSwap.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
28 Sep. 2025
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In some ways, teens today are encountering a more enticing and dangerous system than the generations that came before them, one where counterfeit Oxycodone, Xanax, Percocet and Adderall are accessible on platforms like Facebook, Snapchat and Telegram.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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Behind counterfeit fashion are men, women and children coerced into making, distributing or selling fake goods — often at great personal risk and with little gain.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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Bondi’s appearance on Fox News comes days after Comey was indicted by a federal grand jury on two of three counts sought by prosecutors, one count of making false statements and one count of obstruction of justice, according to documents.—
Sydney Topf,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Sep. 2025
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Criminal court records reviewed by PEOPLE show the 35-year-old faces charges of public intoxication, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and a false report.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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The makeup was similar to the high glam Williams has donned before, comprised of a bright undereye, bronze and mauve shadow across her crease, faux lashes, warm-toned contour under her cheekbones, an earthy brown lip liner and nude lipstick.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
25 Sep. 2025
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Crafted from faux oak leaves, pumpkins, and foliage, this pick won’t wilt or rot after several months outside, and it can even be packed away in storage to use again next year.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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On the other hand, the forged carbon edition on a rubber strap will set you back at EUR 449 / INR 39,995 (not available in the U.S.).—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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He’s charged with grand larceny and criminal possession of a forged instrument.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
13 Aug. 2025
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Owain Jones of Pro Football Network has suggested Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer as a potential option for the Steelers in his new mock draft.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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New research found that the technology underpinning a slew of artificial intelligence models is now advanced enough to pass even the most difficult – Level III – mock exams in a matter of minutes.—
Leslie Picker,
CNBC,
24 Sep. 2025
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Today’s versions are typically made by casting various synthetic materials into bodily shapes.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
25 Sep. 2025
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Bills in the legislature in 2023 and 2025 attempting to regulate kratom — via age restrictions, labeling requirements and the prohibition of synthetic alkaloids like 7-OH — failed to pass out of committee.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
24 Sep. 2025
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However, his unnatural exit from the sport made headlines in his final season at the Bahrain Grand Prix through an incident that reminded everyone about the dangers of motorsport.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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Imitating the speech or body language of others during a conversation is another form of masking, along with forcing eye contact or facial expressions, which may feel unnatural.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Bogus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bogus. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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