as in to cheat
to rob by the use of trickery or threats
swindlers who use the telephone to fleece senior citizens out of their savings
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Recent Examples of fleece
Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 26 Feb. 2026
From grid fleeces to breathable quarter-zips to its signature Alpha Hoody (which can double as outerwear on warmer ski days), Arc’teryx delivers highly functional, durable pieces that will last for many, many ski seasons to come.
—Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2026
Tom Margenau, Dallas Morning News, 1 Feb. 2026
Jingliang Su, a Chinese national, faces almost four years in prison for his role in crypto fraud that relied on befriending Americans on social media, then winning their trust in order to fleece them.
—Carlos Garcia, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Key items from this collection include Polo Ralph Lauren satin team jackets, fleece sweatshirts and baseball caps in team colors for both adults and children.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 26 Feb. 2026
From grid fleeces to breathable quarter-zips to its signature Alpha Hoody (which can double as outerwear on warmer ski days), Arc’teryx delivers highly functional, durable pieces that will last for many, many ski seasons to come.
—Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
Their false claims about getting financially fleeced by Uncle Sam were fueled by a rather sophisticated, albeit deceitful and shameful lobbying campaign, sponsored by greedy gadflies out to make a quick buck.
—Tom Margenau, Dallas Morning News, 1 Feb. 2026
Jingliang Su, a Chinese national, faces almost four years in prison for his role in crypto fraud that relied on befriending Americans on social media, then winning their trust in order to fleece them.
—Carlos Garcia, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fleece
Noun
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Choose pinstripes or wool for a take on power dressing, or channel the '90s with a leather style.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
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The actress wore a wool gray suit with a double-breasted blazer with sinuous lapels and wide-leg trousers.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Intellectually impaired athletes have been sidelined from the Winter Paralympics for more than two decades following a major cheating scandal.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Mar. 2026
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When doing that, they‘ve made it to the World Series once, losing to the cheating Houston Astros.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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That glossiness carried over into Hudson's hair, styled by Marcus Francis with a middle part and lots of wavy volume down the lengths.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
2 Mar. 2026
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Khan is 5-foot-8, 200 pounds and has black hair and brown eyes.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
1 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Before that, the bipartisan Social Security Fairness Act that passed in January 2025 was already squeezing Social Security, CRFB said.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
28 Feb. 2026
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Video shows the women squeezing through the window and screaming obscenities at the people inside, while tossing food, beverages and packaging.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The pool and hot tub setup look like they were plucked from an island retreat, set underneath palm trees and boasting a splash pad.—
Nora Heston Tarte,
Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Scheelhaase shifted to coaching at Illinois in 2015 and rose up the ranks at Iowa State under head coach Matt Campbell for six seasons before McVay plucked him from the college ranks in 2024.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Exposure to it causes burning and stinging in the eyes, blurred vision, and wheezing, coughing, and breathing difficulties.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
25 Feb. 2026
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That still stings 30 years later.—
Hank Tester,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Ducks’ fourth line toiled low in the zone, and after the Jets hustled to avert the threat there, Trouba’s ostensibly harmless fling from the far corner found the net, appearing to hit Winnipeg defenseman Ville Heinola’s stick first.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
28 Feb. 2026
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Those were full-time pharmacists, realtors and teachers hustling across Olympic ice for Team USA.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But what if, instead of a cozy cabin, you were stuck in a tent.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
25 Feb. 2026
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Londontown Sugarcane For those still sticking true to neutrals, step outside the Ballet Slippers box with a metallic taupe nude that offers a bit of warmth just as the spring and summer glow is getting started.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Fleece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fleece. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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