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as in counterfeit
being such in appearance only and made or manufactured with the intention of committing fraud
arrested for peddling "designer" watches that were fake
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as in synthetic
being such in appearance only and made with or manufactured from usually cheaper materials
opposed to the unnecessary killing of animals, she'll consider wearing only fake furs
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as in mock
lacking in natural or spontaneous quality
the boss's pitiful attempts at humor were met with fake laughter
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as in double
not being or expressing what one appears to be or express
the fake friendliness of the sales rep made me want to gag
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as in hoax
an imitation that is passed off as genuine
experts declared that one of the museum's prized paintings was actually a fake
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as in fraud
one who makes false claims of identity or expertise
a hidden-camera investigation revealed that the so-called psychic was a fake
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as in to counterfeit
to imitate or copy especially in order to deceive
pranksters faked giant footprints and then claimed that they had seen Bigfoot
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as in to pretend
to present a false appearance of
while running for class president, Dan was not above faking friendship with people just to get their votes
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as in to concoct
to perform, make, or do without preparation
if you give me the gist of the plan, I can probably fake enough for the speech
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as in to evade
to elude (an opponent in a sports contest) by making a deceptive or agile movement
the running back faked the defense by stepping to his left and then quickly cutting to the right
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fake documents
a fake identity
a falsified identity
a fraudulent identity
a counterfeit identity
a fictitious identity
a feigned identity
fake news
a fake smile
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Recent Examples of fake
Amy James, People.com, 28 June 2025
The comrades and the fellow travelers are still churning out their very fake news, but the Big Lie doesn’t work anymore.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 28 June 2025
Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 17 June 2025
Unfortunately, the promise of a once-in-a-lifetime prize proved to be a fake.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 17 May 2025
Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 13 June 2025
The 6-foot-9 forward’s go-to move was starting with his back about 10 to 12 feet from the basket before faking one way and unleashing a spin-around jumper.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2025
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Adjective
Packed with familiar romance tropes like fake dating and only one bed, Slipstream is sure to satisfy romance lovers and F1 fans alike.
—Amy James, People.com, 28 June 2025
The comrades and the fellow travelers are still churning out their very fake news, but the Big Lie doesn’t work anymore.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 28 June 2025
Noun
Another drawback to resale is the risk of purchasing a fake.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 17 June 2025
Unfortunately, the promise of a once-in-a-lifetime prize proved to be a fake.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 17 May 2025
Verb
It’s set during the Judo World Championships, when Iranian Leila and her coach Maryam receive an ultimatum from the Islamic Republic ordering Leila to fake an injury and lose, lest she be branded a traitor of the state.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 13 June 2025
The 6-foot-9 forward’s go-to move was starting with his back about 10 to 12 feet from the basket before faking one way and unleashing a spin-around jumper.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2025
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Adjective
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In 2024, the DEA seized more than 60 million counterfeit pills and nearly 8,000 pounds of fentanyl powder nationwide — enough to deliver more than 380 million lethal doses.—
Mark Michalek,
Denver Post,
28 June 2025
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The Comité records all transactions, track the movement, manages the reserve and protects the appellation against counterfeit products.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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In Sri Lanka, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa decided to ban synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, forcing millions of Sri Lanka’s farmers to go organic.—
Daniel Markind,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Additionally, the Kraft Heinz Company will phase out synthetic dyes from the roughly 10% of its US portfolio that still contains them before the end of 2027.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
26 June 2025
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Undersized at 6-foot-2, but a strong and explosive 215 pounds, Martin’s role in the Gators’ national championship success along with strong workouts for NBA teams placed him in the second round of many mock drafts.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2025
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Most analysts agree that Michael Misa, C, will be the No. 2 overall selection, but from pick No. 3 onward, mock drafts diverge sharply.—
Giovanni Malloy,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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The soundtrack that accompanied her film A Star Is Born, which is credited to the singer-songwriter as well as Bradley Cooper, was certified double platinum back in 2019.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The unfortunate frame began with a Davis Schneider double, which knocked Carlos Rodón out of the game.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
1 July 2025
Noun
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The hoax of further democratizing what was always implicitly democratic relies on sham logic.—
Armond White,
National Review,
27 June 2025
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The Balloon Boy hoax would seem to have all the right elements for a revisitation: a hapless, alleged victim (6-year-old Falcon Heene), sky-high danger (the balloon reached about 7,000 feet), daringly duplicitous parents (Richard and Mayumi Heene), and a national profile that gripped audiences.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
23 June 2025
Noun
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That they are aimed at reducing abuse, waste and fraud.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Braddock didn’t appear in Life After Lockup, but denied being the mastermind behind the fraud during the trial.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
1 July 2025
Verb
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Those helming businesses are required to make a crucial call about staying the course amid uncertainty or forging a brave, new path.—
Naazneen Karmali,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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Combs founded Bad Boy Records in 1993 and forged a roster of stars that jettisoned hip-hop into the mainstream, including the late Notorious B.I.G., Mase, Faith Evans and the groups 112 and Total, among others.—
Curtis Bunn,
NBC news,
3 July 2025
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Have you ever been contacted by someone pretending to be Elon Musk?—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2025
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The show then cut over to a Good Morning America clip that sees Haines pretend to faint when the superhero swings into frame.—
Emlyn Travis Published,
EW.com,
26 June 2025
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“Fake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fake. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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