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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
Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026
Their reward was to be cheated.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 26 Feb. 2026
Productivity is the cheat code for a more prosperous society.
—Josh Tyrangiel, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
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Verb
Dawn Allenby seemed annoyed too, though that was possibly because she’d been cheated out of those extra moments in his arms.
—Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026
Their reward was to be cheated.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Noun
The murders themselves come across as side quests in a video game, complete with cheat codes and drug references.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 26 Feb. 2026
Productivity is the cheat code for a more prosperous society.
—Josh Tyrangiel, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheat
Verb
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Although uncommon, some public figures and health professionals have claimed that the vaccines could cause cancer despite ample contradictory evidence, often by misinterpreting or misrepresenting studies.—
Dannell D. Boatman,
The Conversation,
17 Mar. 2026
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Hiding or misrepresenting income, or falsifying dependents or deductions, is a criminal offense that can result in prison time.—
Dan Avery,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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One young attendee could be seen lying unconscious in vomit in an alley along West Broadway while his friend called the police.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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Locally heavy rain will quickly reduce visibility and result in ponding of water on roadways, standing water in low lying areas, and minor flooding of creeks, streams, and areas of poor drainage.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Royals coach Tara Sparks was disappointed with her squad’s intensity.—
Mike Cook,
Twin Cities,
15 Mar. 2026
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While disappointed in the decision, Warren is still celebrating her 17th Oscar nomination.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Gasoline prices have raced closer to $4 per gallon during the war, squeezing many household budgets that are already under pressure.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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Research budgets were gutted, marketing hollowed out, suppliers squeezed.—
Paul Polman,
Fortune,
14 Mar. 2026
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Almost all other passengers dine at the Britannia Restaurant, and there’s also a buffet restaurant serving international cuisine, with options for vegans, vegetarians and dairy dodgers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Jan. 2026
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But my collection intentionally ignored the fraudulent exploits of billionaire heirs, tax dodgers and corporate magnates — defense contracts, government lobbying, bank accounts in Switzerland, shell companies in Panama, citizenship of Antigua and political asylum in London.—
Snigdha Poonam,
The Dial,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Israel's military says Iran is firing cluster bombs that can evade some air defenses and scatter submunitions across multiple locations.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Mar. 2026
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The driver, 21-year-old Joel Gandarilla, was hospitalized and faces a charge of evading detention with a vehicle, according to the Police Department’s online arrest records.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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With rooms that sleep up to six, a free continental breakfast every morning, and pet-friendly accommodations, there's plenty to like at Badlands Frontier Cabins.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
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The layout includes a fold-away kitchen gallery with a wine rack, am entertainment area with an L-shape sofa that converts to a bed, a spacious bathroom with a stand-up shower, and a main sleeping area with a zero-gravity bed (a schematics image suggests the vehicle comfortably sleeps four).—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Two snakes brought to her school for a Lyceum program got out of their glass boxes, sending students scrambling to stand on chairs, keepers racing to find the creatures, and teachers trying to hustle kids out of the auditorium.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
15 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
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“Cheat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheat. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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