cheating 1 of 3

noun

1
as in deception
the inclination or practice of misleading others through lies or trickery a conscienceless adventuress who never earned anything except through cheating

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2
as in adultery
a sexual encounter or relationship between a married person and someone other than their spouse she swore that if there was ever any cheating, she'd leave in a heartbeat

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cheating

2 of 3

adjective

as in dishonest

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cheating

3 of 3

verb

present participle of cheat
1
as in misrepresenting
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 lying
to be sexually unfaithful he suspects that his girlfriend is cheating on him

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3
as in disappointing
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 hustling
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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Recent Examples of cheating
Noun
The first goal at the Azteca was blatant cheating. — Michael Cox, New York Times, 3 June 2026 Just needed his seat in Congress despite his lying and cheating, kind of like the guy sitting in the White House. — Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 8 June 2026 Researchers say this kind of chatbot cheating is common, increasing, and a significant warning sign. — Derek Newton, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 At the beginning of the year, Blanche personally ordered prosecutors to stand down from cases against diesel emissions cheating. — Molly Redden, ProPublica, 8 June 2026 Throughout her time on the show, Batula experienced the ups and downs of her relationship with Cooke, which included multiple cheating allegations on his part. — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 29 June 2026 Whatever romance Rodrigo is tracing the history of apparently did not end in cheating or any other horrible behavior that would lead her back toward the kind of recriminatory rockers that were among the previous albums’ highlights. — Chris Willman, Variety, 12 June 2026 Other research on high school cheating found in 2020 that 64% of 70,000 high school students across the country admitted to cheating on a test, and 58% admitted to plagiarism. — Austin Sarat, Fortune, 23 June 2026 Other research on high school cheating found in 2020 that 64% of 70,000 high school students across the country admitted to cheating on a test, and 58% admitted to plagiarism. — Austin Sarat, The Conversation, 17 June 2026
Adjective
The federation may sanction a player who makes unfounded accusations based on emotion or insufficient data, according to its anti-cheating laws. — Preston Fore, Fortune, 12 Nov. 2025
Verb
And using what looks like a giant pile of gerbil food for half-day cooking projects just feels like cheating. — Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026 Everybody says Democrats are cheating! — Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2026 Kathie Lee Gifford has opened up about her late husband Frank's cheating scandal. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 30 June 2026 Either way, Angela’s slip is definitely showing in terms of behind-the-scenes messiness (seriously, enough is enough with the cheating stories! — Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 29 June 2026 The chapters moved from crime rates to cheating teachers to drug dealers living with their mothers, linking unlikely variables with a kind of intellectual mischief that felt almost illicit. — Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 The wife of Conservative deputy digital director Anthony Hind also pleaded guilty to cheating at betting. — ABC News, 29 June 2026 After getting caught cheating during a crew battle by using members from other gaming crews, I was blacklisted by the 3DS community for a couple of months. — Kenneth Okeke, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026 In the United Kingdom, the head of England’s exam watchdog warned earlier this month that AI glasses and smart devices like earpieces could worsen cheating in exams. — John Liu, CNN Money, 27 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheating
  1. deception
  2. adultery
  3. dishonest
  4. misrepresenting
  5. lying
  6. disappointing
  7. hustling
  8. fraud
Noun
  • Harry and the six other high-profile claimants failed to prove their allegations that the publisher unlawfully obtained private information through methods including private investigators, deception, phone hacking and corrupt payments.
    — Erin Hill, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
  • Alleged privacy breaches include voicemail interception, phone hacking and obtaining personal information through deception.
    — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Definition of deception
Noun
  • Under the law, moral offenses — including adultery and same-sex relations — can carry penalties of up to 100 lashes.
    — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • Four other people were publicly caned on Thursday for online gambling and adultery.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
Definition of adultery
Adjective
  • There is no industry-standard pricing for tax relief, which is one reason why taxpayers can sometimes fall victim to overpriced or dishonest tax relief scams.
    — Nick Perry, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • For millions of individuals and businesses who rely on professional preparers, the answer portends a frightening prospect if the return preparer is dishonest.
    — Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of dishonest
Verb
  • Lawyers can face serious sanctions, including Florida Bar complaints, for citing nonexistent cases or misrepresenting prior rulings.
    — Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2026
  • At the same time, organizations can't assume every candidate is misrepresenting themselves simply because AI was involved somewhere in the process.
    — Casey Marquette, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
Definition of misrepresenting
Verb
  • 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, 8 July 2026
  • This exercise is also performed from a lying-down position and will help build strength and stability in your glutes and hips.
    — Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 7 July 2026
Definition of lying
Verb
  • Balogun and other commentators called the decision disappointing at the time.
    — Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • Colombia held Ronaldo in check all night Saturday, surely disappointing his legion of fans.
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
Definition of disappointing
Verb
  • Langford was injured during Friday’s game after hustling on a double.
    — Cal Phillips June 29, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 June 2026
  • Letting go of the idea that success requires hustling at all costs — and replacing it with goals that feel attainable — can help founders shift toward a more sustainable approach, one where progress doesn't come at the cost of their well-being.
    — Holly Eve, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Definition of hustling
Noun
  • Kidan pleaded guilty in 2005 to fraud and conspiracy related to the purchase of a fleet of gambling boats, and in 2006 he was sentenced to nearly six years in prison.
    — Michelle L. Price, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
  • Google also said the devices were used for ad fraud and other digital crimes.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of fraud

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