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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 cheats
Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
Her character also has a fake handicapped license plate and cheats at golf.
—Brie Stimson , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Unlike traditional cheats, which are software-based, this exoskeleton alters real-world arm movements.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
Noun
No one cheats like college football.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
Her character also has a fake handicapped license plate and cheats at golf.
—Brie Stimson , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Unlike traditional cheats, which are software-based, this exoskeleton alters real-world arm movements.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheats
Verb
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This report repeatedly misrepresents our efforts to empower parents and protect teens, misstating how our safety tools work and how millions of parents and teens are using them today.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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This statement fundamentally misrepresents how research is done.—
Brendan Harley,
Twin Cities,
11 Sep. 2025
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Poland’s Nazi labyrinth The countryside around the little Polish village of Pniewo looks serene, with its yellow crops and patches of forest, but beneath the surface lies a sprawling 20-mile maze of tunnels, shafts, underground railway stations and combat facilities.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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It was marketed as a cosmetic treatment for androgenetic alopecia (AGA), but beneath its appeal of luscious locks lies a darker story, one that's now being brought to light by a sweeping new review from Mayer Brezis and colleagues at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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And this White Bean Chicken Chili never disappoints.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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The centre-back hesitates and then passes sideways, which disappoints Szoboszlai and Bradley.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Linda hustles the two of them to a nearby motel whose only employees are a surly young goth attendant (a glowering Ivy Wolk) and a sympathetic, mildly flirty super (A$AP Rocky, laidback and breezy).—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
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For somebody who’d allegedly prefer a life of leisure, Phoebe Robinson sure hustles.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Like the Chinese government and most of its people, the movie evades mentions of the mass casualties after the pandemic restrictions were removed, therefore foregoing an opportunity to reflect on whether the deaths were preventable and what lessons might be learned.—
Yangyang Cheng,
NPR,
4 Oct. 2025
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For now, love evades understanding—which means that finding someone will remain, much of the time, a pain in the ass.—
Faith Hill,
The Atlantic,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Each villa sleeps anywhere from 10 to 26 people.—
Kimberly Zapata,
Parents,
17 Oct. 2025
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The modern, upscale building sleeps about 60 people in dormitory beds and private rooms, and even has a hot shower.—
Scott Yorko,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The dog jumps up and plucks the burger from her—a move that left viewers stunned and amused by the canine's flawless execution.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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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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Rock the Ocean Foundation is a conservation nonprofit whose core work protects sea turtles, marine mammals, coral reefs, sharks, and marine habitats.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
16 Oct. 2025
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Developing fishing gear that’s practical to use but less harmful to not only sea turtles, but other threatened species sharks, is one way to address this issue.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Cheats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheats. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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