1
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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3
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
Jordan D. Metzl, The Atlantic, 19 Feb. 2026
The state has intervened in districts for reasons such as fiscal mismanagement, cheating scandals and consistently failing academic performance at a campus.
—Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
The world is full of bad actors—cheats, liars, tyrants, sickos—who are, ultimately, mere human beings; at least, this was how rationality would have it.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 23 Jan. 2026
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Verb
Such a regimen may not enable you to cheat death.
—Jordan D. Metzl, The Atlantic, 19 Feb. 2026
The state has intervened in districts for reasons such as fiscal mismanagement, cheating scandals and consistently failing academic performance at a campus.
—Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
Noun
For Bautista, a true cheat meal would mean going all in on pizza.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
The world is full of bad actors—cheats, liars, tyrants, sickos—who are, ultimately, mere human beings; at least, this was how rationality would have it.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheat
Verb
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The case stems from allegations the rooftop solar company materially misrepresented certain terms of power purchase agreements or failed to make adequate disclosures that resulted in consumers being misled.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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The president has consistently misrepresented his tariffs, claiming despite evidence to the contrary that foreign governments would pay them and that the revenues would be sufficient to pay down the national debt and give taxpayers a dividend check.—
Josh Boak,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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My dear compatriots, Decisive moments lie before us.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Feb. 2026
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There are also positive testimonies from clergy and committed lay faithful who serve the diocese.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Sales grow, but outlook disappoints The strength area of the new Planet Fitness at 226 Harvard Avenue in Allston.—
Brandon Gomez,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2026
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Curry, who won cycle 1, previously alleged to EW that she was disappointed by her prize package for winning the first edition in 2003.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Feb. 2026
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Before that, the bipartisan Social Security Fairness Act that passed in January 2025 was already squeezing Social Security, CRFB said.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
28 Feb. 2026
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Video shows the women squeezing through the window and screaming obscenities at the people inside, while tossing food, beverages and packaging.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
28 Feb. 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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An all-cash purchase avoids scrutiny from financial institutions and evades mandatory reporting.—
Virginia Hammerle,
Dallas Morning News,
22 Feb. 2026
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What emerged, Jackson told the court Thursday, was the portrait of a transient and calculating offender who operated across multiple states and evaded law enforcement for years.—
Austin Sanders,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The beast — being, of course, the entertainment news cycle — never sleeps.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
27 Feb. 2026
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You weren't allowed to sit on a bed—beds were for sleeping, not sitting, according to my mom.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Undermanned Sacramento hustled its way back into the game and trailed by just one with less than five minutes remaining in the third quarter.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2026
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As wildfires burned hundreds of acres of Kansas prairie this week, TikTok users grabbed phones and cameras to record images of ash falling like snow, cattle being hustled to safety, firefighters in farm fields and other images from the emergency.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Cheat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheat. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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