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as in to misrepresent
to use dishonest methods to achieve a goal
students who cheat on tests end up never knowing anything
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2
as in to lie
to be sexually unfaithful
he suspects that his girlfriend is cheating on him
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as in to disappoint
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 to squeeze
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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as in dodger
a dishonest person who uses clever means to cheat others out of something of value
a cheat at cards
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Recent Examples of cheat
Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
One of the defendants texted another co-conspirator that Billups should purposely lose a hand to avoid cheating suspicions.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
James Mirtle, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Based on his residency, there are boricua elements, almost like cheat codes, that will likely be snuck into the performance.
—Cata Balzano, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
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Verb
That operator then texted information about the cards to one of the cheating players at the table, who would then use secret hand signals to relay the information about the cards to other players involved.
—Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
One of the defendants texted another co-conspirator that Billups should purposely lose a hand to avoid cheating suspicions.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
Those two are a cheat code in the playoffs — forget taking over games, these two can take over entire series.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Based on his residency, there are boricua elements, almost like cheat codes, that will likely be snuck into the performance.
—Cata Balzano, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheat
Verb
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And, though users can make the most of lackluster AI moderation (Grok Imagine) or figure out clever ways to circumvent guardrails (Sora) in order to misrepresent famous people, the greater danger probably comes from videos that purport to capture events involving unknown parties.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
23 Oct. 2025
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The study found that AI tools routinely misrepresent news content in all languages, territories, and across AI platforms.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
23 Oct. 2025
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Its quality isn't the horror itself but the ghoulish environment and subtle danger that lies beneath, being a whodunit occult film that never lets up, keeping us guessing on the true nature of the terrors up until the bitter end.—
Michael Lee Simpson,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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Determining the species of necrophagous flies (the kind that alight on a body, then lay eggs there) and other insects isn't always easy, though, and forensic entomology is such a specialized discipline that few law enforcement agencies have ready access to an expert in the field.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This Christmas, 8 year-olds may be disappointed for another reason.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
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Fans certainly won’t be disappointed in the show or the 50th anniversary set list that is for sure.—
Kirby Adams,
Louisville Courier Journal,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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George Matysik, executive director of Share Food Program, a Philadelphia food bank, told USA TODAY that food banks are already squeezed by federal funding cuts.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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Then, squeeze your Magic Eraser a few times to activate the foaming bubbles.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
28 Oct. 2025
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These changes will also usher in a shift in the way U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) handles customs and tariff enforcement, with both the DOJ and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) laser focused on duty dodgers.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
30 July 2025
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Blue Jays Trade Rumors Reaching New Peak Read more Los angeles dodgers Sandy Alcántara Trade?—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 July 2025
Verb
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In addition to the allegations that the companies hid the risks of taking acetaminophen, Paxton’s lawsuit also alleges that Johnson & Johnson sought to evade liability for its actions by spinning off Kenvue.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
28 Oct. 2025
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Neither Father Burke or Sister Irene realize it at the end of the movie, but Valak evades banishment by possessing Frenchie.—
Julie Tremaine,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Two of our staffers sleep on eucalyptus sheets from sustainable bedding brand Sijo and give them positive reviews for their buttery texture.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
27 Oct. 2025
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There were also reports that the two slept on separate beds at Windsor Castle.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
27 Oct. 2025
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Inside the final 51 seconds of regulation, Durham flung a pass to Proctor, who hustled all the way into the end zone to complete the 60-yard touchdown pass.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Oct. 2025
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On Canal Street on Thursday morning, lost tourists tripped over commuters hustling out of the subway, the grates on the souvenir stores went up, but most of the street vendors were still missing.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Cheat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheat. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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