as in pretending
to present a false appearance of
I would never feign illness just to get out of a test
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feigning
Verb
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But that injury was balanced out by years of creative play that kept my kids climbing, pretending, and running around with friends independently.—
Carrie Lukas,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025 -
Many businesses closing in Urfa were previously non-production businesses, established at zero cost with government incentives, used as warehouses while pretending to operate, and then declared bankrupt.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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China has vowed to unify with Taiwan by force if necessary, and has in recent years stepped up military pressure, including large-scale drills simulating a blockade.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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Perhaps the most strategic use of AI role-playing is simulating the next meeting.—
Rhea Wessel,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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However, the specific functions of DSE — design, simulation and experimentation in support of helicopters, advanced rotorcraft, drones and other vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft — would be significantly impaired.—
Mike Hirschberg,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Watch On For each mission simulation, one astronaut pilots the aircraft while another charts the landing area, marking key landmarks, identifying potential hazards and helping to track the flight path.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But assuming the value revival has legs, here are five stocks worth looking at.—
John Dorfman,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Officials estimate that even a smaller-scale version could take up to a decade to design and build, assuming no delays in environmental review, permitting, or funding.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This can get tricky quickly for employers, many of whom aren’t necessarily trained to spot complicated forgeries.—
Dave Boucher,
Freep.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Mitteness was charged with one count each of theft, mail theft and check forgery on June 30, 2023.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Washington recognized a fake from the jump.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
31 Aug. 2025
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Criminals exploit publicly available photos and recordings to create realistic digital fakes.—
Brian Greenberg,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The non-profit said more oversight could help other counterfeits from entering the country in the future.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
25 Aug. 2025
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Zhang said more companies may face lawsuits from Pop Mart over Lafufus, but counterfeits might also decrease as Pop Mart ramps up its production.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
24 Aug. 2025
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“Feigning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feigning. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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