as in suckers
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 copies
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 fools
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 dupes
Victoria Song, The Verge, 21 Apr. 2026
Mistaking a Replica for a Real Antique Replicas of antiques are so good nowadays, with stores like HomeGoods and Anthropologie often selling convincing dupes.
—Shelby Deering, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
The company still generates strong margins, but growth has slowed materially and competition has intensified from lower-cost dupes and newer premium brands.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
Plenty of brands have tried to replicate the concept (dupes included), but few have managed to capture the same fresh, glassy finish this mask delivers.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 21 Mar. 2026
Sales of these obesity-drug dupes have become an enormous business; both Hims and Ro ran Super Bowl ads touting their offerings.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
But now that the drugs are no longer in short supply, compounders can no longer legally make copycats, and the FDA is cracking down on the dupes.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 13 Mar. 2026
At $195, this Akari is worth buying straight from the source (dupes often rip in transit).
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2026
Olaplex is recognized as the originator of bond-building technology, and spawned dozens of dupes in the process.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Its various hair gadgets (and their premium price tags) have enjoyed viral popularity among beauty influencers, spurring an influx of dupes like the Shark Flexstyle.
—Victoria Song, The Verge, 21 Apr. 2026
Mistaking a Replica for a Real Antique Replicas of antiques are so good nowadays, with stores like HomeGoods and Anthropologie often selling convincing dupes.
—Shelby Deering, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
The company still generates strong margins, but growth has slowed materially and competition has intensified from lower-cost dupes and newer premium brands.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
Plenty of brands have tried to replicate the concept (dupes included), but few have managed to capture the same fresh, glassy finish this mask delivers.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 21 Mar. 2026
Sales of these obesity-drug dupes have become an enormous business; both Hims and Ro ran Super Bowl ads touting their offerings.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
But now that the drugs are no longer in short supply, compounders can no longer legally make copycats, and the FDA is cracking down on the dupes.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 13 Mar. 2026
At $195, this Akari is worth buying straight from the source (dupes often rip in transit).
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2026
Olaplex is recognized as the originator of bond-building technology, and spawned dozens of dupes in the process.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
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Sttes, which dupes Sol de Janeiro, has continued to soar on TikTok Shop, as has Rayhaan — known for its Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Elixir dupe, called Rayhaan Elixir — and nascent brands Alt.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dupes
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What fools these non-OpenAI mortals must be.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
15 Feb. 2026
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San Diego startup Neomorph on Monday announced a new $100 million investment for its molecular glue that tricks cancer cells into self-destructing.—
Noelle Harff,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2026
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During the final moments of the finale, Jimmy is seen sitting down for breakfast with Sofi after Paul (Harrison Ford) tricks him into meeting one last time.—
Stacy Lambe,
PEOPLE,
8 Apr. 2026
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In a statement issued Friday, the commission accused X of using its 'blue checkmark' in a way that deceives users.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
5 Dec. 2025
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The fragmentary Ni 12501 tablet from the Early Dynastic III period of Mesopotamia breaks off when Fox deceives the inhabitants of the netherworld in his quest to retrieve the storm god Ishkur.—
Rafil Kroll-Zaidi,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Dupes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dupes. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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