faked out

past tense of fake out

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for faked out
Verb
  • The consumer is led to believe there is a fraudulent activity involving their account — and they're tricked with working with a scammer to fix a fake problem.
    Susan Tompor, USA Today, 8 Oct. 2025
  • According to the outlet and several videos circulating on social media, Mojito tricked pedestrians by pretending to inject them with a syringe in a series of viral videos.
    Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Lloyd evaded a diving Mahomes, Kareem Hunt and a streaking Tyquan Thornton for a huff-and-puff 99-yard interception return for a touchdown.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2025
  • The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, who evaded removal efforts and the Trail of Tears in the 19th century, still keep the tribe’s vibrant cultural traditions and language alive in Cherokee today.
    Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • But first, Dawgs will have to prove a number of requirements, including whether the misleading statements deceived or had the ability to deceive consumers, and, if yes, whether that deception had a material effect on consumer purchasing decisions.
    Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Unfortunately, bank customers aren't always reimbursed when they're hit by some scams, including when they're deceived into making a payment to a con artist, such as in a romance scam.
    Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The other occurred on the opening series when Mayfield faked a handoff and rolled left before throwing to Otton for 27 yards with Williams in his face.
    Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Continue reading … KNOCK KNOCK – Voters claim Democrat faked address in key Virginia race that could flip House.
    , FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Super blue moons can also occur, but don’t be fooled by the name.
    Callum Sutherland, Time, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Do not be fooled by Celine’s chic bob; the woman is an agent of chaos.
    Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Then the shirt comes off and the stomach is sucked in.
    David Kamp, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Hundreds of baskets holding young oysters called spat are strung along a line that floats on the surface and sways like a long black snake in the water.
    Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2025
  • One mobile, a cluster of white leaf shapes strung along long horizontal arcs, has the aloof grace of an albino peacock, turning with a gavotte rhythm.
    Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
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“Faked out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faked%20out. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.

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