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as in dodgers
a dishonest person who uses clever means to cheat others out of something of value
a traveling carnival that was run by fakirs preying on small-town rubes
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as in frauds
one who makes false claims of identity or expertise
a fakir peddling patent medicines that were mostly liquor and sugar
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Noun
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Certain frauds included requests to share bank details or to pay upfront costs associated with onboarding, such as certification or background check fees.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025 -
Attackers also use email to launch ransomware attacks, deliver malware and pursue frauds such as spoof executive requests.—
David Prosser,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Unlike traditional cheats, which are software-based, this exoskeleton alters real-world arm movements.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Patriots used motion to set up fakes and trick the Panthers defense, and for the most part, the illusions paid off.—
Mike Kaye
September 28,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Sep. 2025
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The program, which officially launched in May, brings together brands, payment processors and e-commerce platforms like Amazon, eBay and Alibaba to develop best practices and work to get fakes off of online marketplaces.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,Paige Tortorelli,
CNBC,
19 Sep. 2025
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Nearby Mystic Aquarium is a standout with beluga whales, sharks, African penguins, seals, sea lions, and more.—
Sarah Buder,
AFAR Media,
2 Oct. 2025
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Whitney noted that most people bitten by sharks die from blood loss, not from being eaten or carried away.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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The contenders, pretenders and everybody in between.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
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Adjustments will be made, and by November and December, there will be a much clearer picture of who the contenders and pretenders are.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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An entry-level sheet set from the brand will run you a minimum of $500 with the priciest shams ringing in at a cool $5,000.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
26 Sep. 2025
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It’s woven from 100 percent organic cotton, includes a quilt and matching shams, and comes in both dark gray and olive green.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
22 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, posing as the original customer, the swindlers cancelled the order to get a refund.—
Thomas Brewster,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Some swindlers thumb their nose at both and keep their cons going.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Fakirs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fakirs. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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