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as in dishonest
marked by, based on, or done by the use of dishonest methods to acquire something of value a crooked scheme to bill the government for medical services never performed

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crookedness

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noun

crooked

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verb

past tense of crook

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of crooked
Adjective
He’s been dropping tapes nonstop since 2022, as his method is really to flood the internet with his motivation music and unglamorous crime epics full of crooked cops, lookout boys, dealers, dope fiends, tricks, and urban decay. Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 11 Apr. 2025 My teeth were both crooked and overcrowded; in the 1960s metal braces were considered the solution. Valerie Monroe, Allure, 28 Mar. 2025 Trailing by three runs, the Twins produced four two-out, run-scoring hits and their first crooked number of the season. Dan Hayes, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2025 However, they’re disbanded in the early moments of this third film as Eisenberg’s character tells a new generation of crooked magicians that his former comrades are dead. Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 1 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for crooked
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crooked
Adjective
  • Any email platform is exposed to this kind of attack, with scammers using fraudulent alerts and malicious links to entrap victims.
    Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Affected individuals may be vulnerable to identity theft, fraudulent account openings and targeted phishing attempts.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The cruelty of his dishonest sham, founded on disdain for the autistic community and aimed at parents of autistic children, defies decency.
    Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Blanketing our communities with descriptions that focus solely on crime is dishonest and hinders our efforts to achieve peace, especially those of us who have survived the unthinkable loss of a loved one to murder.
    Clementina Chery, Boston Herald, 13 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The Erosion Of Trust Through Inconsistent Words Many people associate the breakdown of trust with major betrayals like infidelity or deception.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
  • Warrantless search and seizure, deception, untrammeled use of force.
    Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • It’s made with an eyelet pattern and twisted knot for a trendy touch, and the mini length will let your legs breathe on hot days by the pool.
    Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2025
  • But Bronte becomes just another pawn in Joe’s twisted game of love.
    Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Without resources or expertise to vet influencers properly, these companies become vulnerable to deceptive practices.
    Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
  • In 2022, the California DMV sued Tesla, saying the company engaged in deceptive marketing and advertising practices around its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving systems.
    Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The two men had worked together for years, selling everything from colon cleanses to get-rich-quick advice, before pivoting to crypto with uneven results.
    Eric Lipton, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
  • An even newer device, an electronic screener or balance board, measures foot movements as the patient tries to balance themselves on an uneven surface with their eyes open, and then closed.
    Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Last year’s 17-9 start proved to be a false spring, one that lulled fans into thinking Craig Counsell replacing David Ross was the real difference between an 83-win Cubs team and the postseason.
    Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Environmental protection versus energy affordability is a false choice.
    Noah Ginsburg, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Defense attorney Alan Jackson told the jury the collision never happened, and the investigation into Read was riddled with errors, bias, incompetence and deceit from the start.
    N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
  • In economic markets, maintaining a consumer’s freedom of choice requires regulations against coercion and deceit.
    Michael Gregory, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2025

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“Crooked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crooked. Accessed 6 May. 2025.

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