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Recent Examples of conn
Workers should be on the lookout for phony recruitment ads designed to con desperate people.
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ABC News, 25 Mar. 2026
Often these are aimed at either conning applicants into paying up-front fees or providing personal information that the scammers later use to gain access to credit in the victim’s name.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Nationwide, scammers in 2024 conned Americans for $119 billion, an amount similar in size to the economy of New Hampshire, according to the report.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
Her story highlighted the emotional manipulation scammers use to con their victims.
—Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
What makes this case different is that key backers of the measure got conned, too.
—Daniel Borenstein, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
Dakota Root, who was conned into depositing $1,200 into a crypto ATM at a Circle K in Indiana, said the experience changed his perception of the neighborhood store.
—Curt Devine, CNN Money, 17 Dec. 2025
The commune fell apart as residents realized they were being conned by the spiritual leader, a close friend of Jobs, into providing free labor for his apple cider business.
—Literary Hub, 21 Nov. 2025
The former Bravo star was sentenced to 78 months in prison after being found guilty of her involvement in a telemarketing fraud scheme that conned people (mostly elders) out of their money.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 21 Nov. 2025
ABC News, 25 Mar. 2026
Often these are aimed at either conning applicants into paying up-front fees or providing personal information that the scammers later use to gain access to credit in the victim’s name.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Nationwide, scammers in 2024 conned Americans for $119 billion, an amount similar in size to the economy of New Hampshire, according to the report.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
Her story highlighted the emotional manipulation scammers use to con their victims.
—Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
What makes this case different is that key backers of the measure got conned, too.
—Daniel Borenstein, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
Dakota Root, who was conned into depositing $1,200 into a crypto ATM at a Circle K in Indiana, said the experience changed his perception of the neighborhood store.
—Curt Devine, CNN Money, 17 Dec. 2025
The commune fell apart as residents realized they were being conned by the spiritual leader, a close friend of Jobs, into providing free labor for his apple cider business.
—Literary Hub, 21 Nov. 2025
The former Bravo star was sentenced to 78 months in prison after being found guilty of her involvement in a telemarketing fraud scheme that conned people (mostly elders) out of their money.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 21 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conn
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The space, painted in murals by Inigma Productions, carries the familiar light furnishings from Mazi, but other furnishings and decor steer it toward a new personality.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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With anti-lock-brakes, use firm, steady pressure and gently steer.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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The project was picked up to pilot at NBC in January.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
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That included Apollo 9 in March 1969 – during which two astronauts piloted a lunar module in Earth orbit – and Apollo 10 later in May, which was another moon-orbiting mission.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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Only the legendary Murray Armstrong, who helmed DU from 1956-77 and took the Pios to 10 national semis, has more.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Chicago Board of Education voted Monday to install interim CEO Macquline King as the district’s next permanent leader, tapping a former teacher and principal with deep local roots to helm the nation’s fourth-largest school district.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Conn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conn. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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