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as in misrepresents
to use dishonest methods to achieve a goal
students who cheat on tests end up never knowing anything
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as in lies
to be sexually unfaithful
he suspects that his girlfriend is cheating on him
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as in disappoints
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 hustles
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 dodgers
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 Synonyms for cheats
Verb
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This statement fundamentally misrepresents how research is done.—
Brendan Harley,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025 -
David McNew/Getty Images Dessler is just one of many leading climate scientists who voiced concerns about the DOE report, saying it is riddled with errors, shows signs of bias and misrepresents some research findings in order to downplay the threats from climate change.—
Jeff Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Deep beneath the surface of the sun lies a razor-thin transition zone called the tachocline.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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What lies beneath the surface is hardly a starting point for grasping the breadth and enduring impact of each work.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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If this season disappoints, there will be a strong case to be made for an overhaul.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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On the flip side, if macro data disappoints or surprise headline policy shifts introduce more volatility, buyer confidence could take another hit.—
John Walkup,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Renewed sanctions may not deal much of an economic blow to Iran, especially if China evades them, but can be a potent political tool to stir fears of vulnerability and future military action, a Washington Institute expert argued.—
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semafor.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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There has been a lot of research into understanding how cancer evades the body’s immune system, and the ways that science might be able to get around that.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The all-new Habiton lives and sleeps larger than its footprint thanks an entire room that actually moves back and forth.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Sep. 2025
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The city that never sleeps provides endless opportunities for Black singles to connect.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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There may be even greater reasons to put an ad that plucks the heartstrings in front of a broader crowd.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Even back on board, the show continues after dark, with pelicans and reef sharks drawn to the yacht’s lights and sea lions sometimes clambering onto the aft deck.—
Rachel Ingram,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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These waters are the only ones in Australia where divers can spot inquisitive Galápagos whaler sharks.—
Terry Ward,
AFAR Media,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Beyond 100 people, culture often fragments, communication distorts and the founder’s vision weakens.—
Jonathan Low,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Organizers have labelled the move a blatant act of erasure that distorts history — a stark contrast to the joy and visibility celebrated at the cookout.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Cheats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheats. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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