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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
Paramount dumps $16 million into Trump’s library to settle a bogus lawsuit.
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 16 July 2025
Players calling each other out for allegedly bogus MTOs has been a part of tennis throughout the 21st century.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 8 July 2025
But my take on conspiracy theories is basically that most are bogus and can be explained by incompetence rather than anything sinister.
—Carlo Versano, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
Verification ensures the credits being traded have a real-world impact and are not bogus.
—Simi Thambi, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 16 July 2025
Players calling each other out for allegedly bogus MTOs has been a part of tennis throughout the 21st century.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 8 July 2025
But my take on conspiracy theories is basically that most are bogus and can be explained by incompetence rather than anything sinister.
—Carlo Versano, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
Verification ensures the credits being traded have a real-world impact and are not bogus.
—Simi Thambi, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bogus
Adjective
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How tariff news fuels some scams The Better Business Bureau warned earlier this summer that some scammers are using fake excuses involving delays caused by tariffs to cover up fraudulent online orders.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
24 July 2025
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Instead, the mysterious company started by a legislative aide under a fake name helped three people funnel more than $50,000 to two politicians and a top aide, federal prosecutors said.—
Craig Shoup,
The Tennessean,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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The American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA) wants the Trump administration to crack down on counterfeit risks posed by domestic entities.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
18 July 2025
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Fake websites, impersonator accounts and counterfeit listings can erode trust quickly, and often without warning.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
17 July 2025
Adjective
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One of the things your piece says is that, essentially for the entire duration of the war, there’ve been false warnings about a hunger crisis.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
30 July 2025
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Hanner said the investigative report was misleading and partially false, adding that Griffith’s actions were a direct result of advice from her supervisors and district legal counsel.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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Morrow wore all Coach: a faux fur cheetah coat with mom-style denim jeans and a black leather bustier top.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
21 July 2025
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With six colors to choose from, this luxe faux leather passport holder may just become your new favorite travel accessory.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
20 July 2025
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The subdials are in blue, yellow and red in honor of the Colombian flag, and the forged carbon tachymeter bezel is framed with a ring of rose gold.—
Nancy Olson,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Seeing nothing amiss, the sergeant took the forged pass and motioned for Calvin to go inside.—
Literary Hub
July 8,
Literary Hub,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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The analytics department had built a mock draft simulator to get a feel for how the board might shake out before the Panthers selected at their No. 57 spot.—
Mike Kaye
July 22,
Charlotte Observer,
22 July 2025
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In early March, the command's fighter jets and a U.S. bomber carried out a mock interception over Alaska, showcasing its ability to defend the continent at a moment's notice.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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But there’s alignment between the parties on regulating deepfake pornography and synthetic child abuse material, which could kickstart a series of legislative actions, Sexton said.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
23 July 2025
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The deadly synthetic opioid has been covered in books and research papers and articles, including many published by inewsource, the nonprofit San Diego newsroom where Self is the managing editor.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 July 2025
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Even if that means stepping into a version of themselves that feels unnatural.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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While some can be used across different hair textures, lengths, curl patterns, thicknesses, colors (natural and unnatural), and concerns, many are created with specific consumers and their needs in mind.—
Angela Trakoshis,
Allure,
11 July 2025
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“Bogus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bogus. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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