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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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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
Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025
This is when Tamra suggests that Jenn didn’t cheat just once, explaining in her confessional that there are also rumors of a previous tryst at a yoga studio.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2025
John Leos, AZCentral.com, 15 July 2025
Adults eat it on their cheat day, birthday, moving day.
—The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 2025
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Verb
Joined by national and state Democratic leaders, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker accused President Donald Trump and Republicans of trying to cheat American democracy ahead of the 2026 midterm elections by redrawing Texas' congressional maps.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025
This is when Tamra suggests that Jenn didn’t cheat just once, explaining in her confessional that there are also rumors of a previous tryst at a yoga studio.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2025
Noun
In Arizona, wildfires in shrublands or chaparral can be fueled by invasive grasses, like cheat grass.
—John Leos, AZCentral.com, 15 July 2025
Adults eat it on their cheat day, birthday, moving day.
—The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheat
Verb
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In the letter, Rush claimed past service as a crew member on Titan and misrepresented the size of the vessel, when in fact it had never been registered or admeasured.—
Patrick Whittle,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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Fisher gives an example of his own company, which was misrepresented in a Google AI Overview due to a Reddit post about a different business in which his company was mentioned.—
Brandon Kochkodin,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Spoilers lie beyond that, so mum’s the word on what transpires.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The teaser for part 2 that plays after the credits shows Wednesday in a coma, lying in a hospital bed, so fans can definitely expect more from her in part 2.—
Jane LaCroix,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Turning to earnings announced overnight, Advanced Micro Devices disappointed the street with a beat on the top and miss on the bottom line.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The only thing he might have been disappointed about was RCA’s insistence that the purchase price of $35,000 would be accounted against one half of Elvis’ forthcoming royalties until it was fully paid off.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Ewers was impressive finding A.J. Henning on one throw and squeezed a pass into a tight window to running back Ollie Gordon II.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Aug. 2025
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To squeeze all this into exactly 100 days between Wrexham staging a promotion party after last season had ended and Tuesday’s cup tie against Hull is impressive.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
15 Aug. 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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Scammers distribute invitations to food truck owners through Gmail accounts, often using multiple email addresses to evade scam blocking filters.—
Tamia Fowlkes,
jsonline.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The other, finished in Sebring Orange, was able to evade authorities briefly but was eventually located three hours away in Martin County, Indiana.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Sequins shimmer, laughter lifts, and strangers become dance partners under a sky that never sleeps.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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There are so many options available, but Wayfair curated a hidden storefront packed with its favorites, so finding a quilt that suits your sleeping style has never been easier.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Aug. 2025
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This was where Leclerc’s innate ability to hustle a car through a qualifying lap and extract every last ounce of pace made all the difference.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
2 Aug. 2025
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She’s been hustling on brand deals as well, some that have, like the American Eagle campaign, landed with some controversy.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Cheat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheat. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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