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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feinting
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That could mean sneaking into hospitals, or bluffing their way into funerals.—
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
29 Mar. 2026 -
And sometimes bluffing goes beyond saving face.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Mar. 2026
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When Zuccarello took a swipe with his stick and smacked McCarron in the leg, the big man responded with a Oscar-worthy acting job, feigning like he had been slashed on the wrist.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
20 Mar. 2026
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Thanks for being there and at least feigning interest in my oddball life.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
18 Mar. 2026
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For those of us who aren’t able to tuck our bins into a garage, concealing them with a trellis, privacy hedge, or another creative fix can help maintain your curb appeal while also ensuring access doesn’t become a problem.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2026
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The main level opens through a 10-foot custom entry door to a foyer with Pierre Frey fabric wall upholstery and dual hidden doors concealing a powder room and a walk-in coat closet.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2026
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Gerodemos and the other individual are also accused of disguising payments related to gambling as legitimate business expenses.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Nathaniel Jaymoni Urbeaz, 22, of Dedham, Massachusetts was charged with conspiracy, disguising to obstruct justice, disorderly conduct and interfering with a police officer.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Demand for the likes of Wegovy and Zepbound has driven research and development returns to their highest level in years, but a report published by Deloitte on Monday suggests this is masking pressure facing the rest of the sector.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
4 May 2026
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In this telling, surface-level indicators are masking what is, in fact, the peak of a speculative frenzy.—
Rogé Karma,
The Atlantic,
1 May 2026
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That point was acknowledged immediately with the title track – not played since 2009 – opening the show as motion-simulating video tilted and zipped through a vibrant carnival.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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Separate tests examined how the thermal protection system performs when its surface is damaged, simulating impacts from debris or micrometeoroids.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
6 May 2026
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“Feinting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feinting. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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