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
Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
And if anything, the burgeoning business of dupes has upped the desirability of the real thing.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
From pantry staples to freezer finds (and even a little bubbly), these Kirkland Signature dupes deliver the same quality and taste for less.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
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
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
Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Noun
Bloomberg reports that $6,000 flights to Europe are pushing American travelers to find ‘destination dupes’.
—Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
And if anything, the burgeoning business of dupes has upped the desirability of the real thing.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
From pantry staples to freezer finds (and even a little bubbly), these Kirkland Signature dupes deliver the same quality and taste for less.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
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
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
Verb
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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The flies are blood-suckers, like mosquitos, The Charlotte Observer previously reported.—
Eva Flowe
May 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2026
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Lilac shrubs also spread through suckers — new stems that sprout from the root system and can crowd out other plants.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
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Adapted from Kennedy’s beloved books — which have sold more than six million copies — the show follows the elite men’s hockey team at the fictional Briar University in Massachusetts and the women in their lives, with each season revolving around a different love story.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
12 May 2026
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Prosecutors have issued a subpoena seeking copies of all prescription medication records for the legendary golfer at a Palm Beach pharmacy from the start of the year through the end of March.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
Verb
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What fools these non-OpenAI mortals must be.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Then Kay served notice that the White Sox, after losing the record 121 games in 2024, are through playing patsies.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
19 Apr. 2026
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Massachusetts citizens are not patsies with wallets.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
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Although trademarks protect against similar reproductions that can confuse consumers, they’re not meant to be utilized as a catch-all protecting every feature of a performer’s brand.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Apr. 2026
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The world of Busytown, the whimsical universe created by Scarry, has also found a new audience thanks to Inciardi Prints' beautiful tiny reproductions available through Ana Inciardi's Mini Print Vending Machines.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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One possible danger is a rogue network that tricks people into joining.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 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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Employing a cast of non-professional locals, the film playfully interrogates the brutal but bungled occupation while also allowing its actors — many of whom are descendants of the fascists’ victims — to reinterpret and reclaim a chapter in their city’s past.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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Kyiv officials announced a day of mourning on Friday to honor the victims, with national flags at half-mast across the city of three million people.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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In partnership with Google, the company this year aims to build replicas of the system on multiple continents.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 May 2026
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The Fossil Exhibit Trail has an accessible boardwalk with replicas of fossils and prehistoric creatures that once lived in the area.—
Midwest Living,
Midwest Living,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Dupes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dupes. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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