as in deceit
the inclination or practice of misleading others through lies or trickery
a telemarketing company with a reputation for deception
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Recent Examples of deception
In Bad Taste is a new comedy food entertainment format that turns a dinner party into a game of deception.
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Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
Roberto Grider, 48, pleaded not guilty in May to felony theft by deception of less than $10,000 and misdemeanor official misconduct.
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Monroe Trombly,
Louisville Courier Journal,
16 June 2026
The documentary explores the dark web of fraud, deception and malice that led Parker to feign a pregnancy to try to bolster her relationship with boyfriend Wade Griffin — and when her fake due date passed, kill Hancock for her baby, Braxlynn Sage.
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Kc Baker,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
The deception group reported the steepest drop in symptoms.
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Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for deception
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
Roberto Grider, 48, pleaded not guilty in May to felony theft by deception of less than $10,000 and misdemeanor official misconduct.
—
Monroe Trombly,
Louisville Courier Journal,
16 June 2026
The documentary explores the dark web of fraud, deception and malice that led Parker to feign a pregnancy to try to bolster her relationship with boyfriend Wade Griffin — and when her fake due date passed, kill Hancock for her baby, Braxlynn Sage.
—
Kc Baker,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
The deception group reported the steepest drop in symptoms.
—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for deception
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deception
Noun
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The original trial was found to be invalid due to fraud and deceit.
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And with that comes deceit and manipulation.
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Of course, the retort is that this would be irritating and exasperating to be continually deluged with alerts about AI deceptiveness.
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Beyond the deceptiveness of the narrow material view, spiritual light and hope are always present to be found and felt.
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David Vander Meer, 49, was being held at Clark County Detention Center on first-degree murder and insurance fraud charges stemming from the death of his wife, Bernadette, two decades ago.
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According to prosecutors, Eidleh deposited more than $5 million in fraud proceeds, kickbacks and bribes into accounts associated with shell companies in an effort to conceal the source of the money.
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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.
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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.
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Antisocial personality includes a persistent pattern of traits such as callousness, lack of concern, deceitfulness, and irresponsibility, Ryan said.
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Perfidy — from the French perfidie via the Latin perfidia — means deceitfulness, treachery or a breach of faith or promise.
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Unable to outrun the Bitchfist, the Hand earns his reputation for cunning and courage.
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Despite being outnumbered 50-to-1 by the Five Families of the Italian mafia, the Westies’ legendary brutality and cunning have given them the leverage necessary to share the spoils through a fragile détente.
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“Deception.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deception. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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