as in sucker
one who is easily deceived or cheated
an explanation of how the swindler was able to escape with all of the dupe's money
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as in copy
something that is made to look exactly like something else
he built a dupe of the original model, which is locked in a vault
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as in to deceive
to cause to believe what is untrue
we were duped into thinking the dummy was a real alien
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Recent Examples of dupe
Scott Tobias, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2025
Based on Danielle Valentine's Delicate Condition, the anthology's 12th installment is essentially a Rosemary's Baby dupe, following Anna Victoria Alcott (Emma Roberts), a Hollywood actress on an IVF journey who is convinced dark forces are after her unborn child.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 18 Sep. 2025
Everyone else is easily duped and manipulated, but not Wendy.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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Noun
As this dysfunctional intra-agency rivalry plays out, meanwhile, the terrorists have enlisted a social-media-savvy dupe to plant a bomb in a sprawling oil refinery.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2025
Based on Danielle Valentine's Delicate Condition, the anthology's 12th installment is essentially a Rosemary's Baby dupe, following Anna Victoria Alcott (Emma Roberts), a Hollywood actress on an IVF journey who is convinced dark forces are after her unborn child.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
The brand, which was founded in 2018 and is pronounced like the fruit, made its name by duping popular items across clothing, accessories, and home, offering high-end looks at almost unbelievably low prices.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 18 Sep. 2025
Everyone else is easily duped and manipulated, but not Wendy.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dupe
Verb
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In fact, the term itself was an epithet throughout the founding era, a way to describe ignorant and easily deceived popular majorities, perpetually vulnerable to demagogues.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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Of course someone like Denji would fall for it, and in a way, the desire to be deceived is actually an important aspect of romantic feelings.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
27 Oct. 2025
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And don’t be fooled by spotless sheets.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Oct. 2025
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The fastball-splitter combo was working well for him again, while his 74 mph curveball was fooling hitters all night as well.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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They are also known to trick miners into quarrying worthless ore, following veins of what appears to be copper or silver, but when smelted, is found to be without value or, worse, poisonous.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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Mykal-Michelle Harris from Raven’s Home guest-stars as Ruby, a mischievous moon imp who tricks Vee.—
Allison McClain Merrill,
Parents,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Dupe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dupe. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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