as in deceived
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 duped
Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Oct. 2025
An unmet promise, particularly one announced with great fanfare, can make people feel duped.
—Elliot Haspel, The Atlantic, 28 Oct. 2025
One day a friend informed me that her cleaning lady had been duped into transferring Rs 25,000 ($284) to a scammer’s account with the false promise of a Rs 25 lakh ($28,470) lottery win.
—Snigdha Poonam, The Dial, 28 Oct. 2025
They are accused of orchestrating a high-tech poker rigging scheme that duped unsuspecting gamblers and raked in millions of dollars over six years.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 25 Oct. 2025
The scams duped people contacted via social media and messaging applications online into transferring cryptocurrency into accounts controlled by the scheme with false promises that the crypto would be invested and produce profits, according to the office.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
The hometown crowd has to feel duped.
—Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
Even with education and preventative measures, older adults—like all people—still can be duped.
—Suzi Morales, Parents, 25 Sep. 2025
Everyone else is easily duped and manipulated, but not Wendy.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Finally, Trader Joe’s duped Smucker’s Uncrustables, which duped the American public.
—Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Oct. 2025
An unmet promise, particularly one announced with great fanfare, can make people feel duped.
—Elliot Haspel, The Atlantic, 28 Oct. 2025
One day a friend informed me that her cleaning lady had been duped into transferring Rs 25,000 ($284) to a scammer’s account with the false promise of a Rs 25 lakh ($28,470) lottery win.
—Snigdha Poonam, The Dial, 28 Oct. 2025
They are accused of orchestrating a high-tech poker rigging scheme that duped unsuspecting gamblers and raked in millions of dollars over six years.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 25 Oct. 2025
The scams duped people contacted via social media and messaging applications online into transferring cryptocurrency into accounts controlled by the scheme with false promises that the crypto would be invested and produce profits, according to the office.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
The hometown crowd has to feel duped.
—Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
Even with education and preventative measures, older adults—like all people—still can be duped.
—Suzi Morales, Parents, 25 Sep. 2025
Everyone else is easily duped and manipulated, but not Wendy.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for duped
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
Adjective
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The opening and final sequences of the film’s frame story are some of the most oft referenced in movie history, while the dark, labyrinthine interiors of Desmond’s mansion perfectly reflect the mind of the deluded diva whose success and celebrity are completely behind her.—
Erik Morse,
Vogue,
23 Oct. 2025
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My homies then were deluded, too.—
Manuel Muñoz,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This likely wouldn't be the first time a dog tricked someone into being locked in a kennel, given the sheer number of those who work closely with animals.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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Halloween treats are as sweet as ever, but the rising costs of candy may make consumers feel tricked this year.—
Melinda Yao,
NBC news,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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So that's completely erroneous.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Nov. 2025
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Grokipedia also contains some erroneous statements.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The throw is crafted with acrylic, but don’t be fooled by its price; the intricate, woven yarn resembles that of chenille, with a buttery-smooth texture that feels luxuriously soft to the touch.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
4 Nov. 2025
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Either way, somebody’s getting fooled.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Duped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duped. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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