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
Hazlitt, 12 Mar. 2025
The collection features unisex T-shirts, hoodies and fleece bottoms available in sizes small through XXL.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 21 Apr. 2025
C. Clark, D. Aldridge, S. Amick, F. Katz, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
House Democrats accused Trump of fleecing taxpayers after The Washington Post reported that his company had charged Secret Service agents for rooms used while protecting him.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
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Noun
On the floor below, an older woman in a thermal fleece came out and said something in German.
—Hazlitt, 12 Mar. 2025
The collection features unisex T-shirts, hoodies and fleece bottoms available in sizes small through XXL.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 21 Apr. 2025
Verb
Would Harrison have truly been so dumb to get fleeced this way?
—C. Clark, D. Aldridge, S. Amick, F. Katz, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
House Democrats accused Trump of fleecing taxpayers after The Washington Post reported that his company had charged Secret Service agents for rooms used while protecting him.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fleece
Noun
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The last time anyone saw the Franklin expedition was when Inuit hunters encountered starving sailors dragging a lifeboat across the ice in Washington Bay, clad in wool rather than furs.—
Alec Luhn,
Scientific American,
20 May 2025
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The pallium, a liturgical vestment made of wool from lambs raised by Trappist monks, symbolizes the pope’s role as the shepherd of the faithful; the pope’s pallium is worn on the shoulders, fastened with three pins resembling the nails of the cross, according to the National Catholic Reporter.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2025
Verb
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Brunson ultimately aligned himself with fan-favorite LA Knight after Haliburton tried helping Paul to cheat during the match by giving him brass knuckles.—
Jason Jones,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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But death in the Final Destination movies has a way of coming for those who cheat their fate, and in this case, the grim reaper wants the survivors of the Skyview disaster and their blood relatives.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
Noun
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Some supplements combine biotin with other vitamins or proteins like collagen or keratin (to support hair, nails, and skin).—
Julie Scott,
Verywell Health,
20 May 2025
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Its most recent hair perfume launch has been one of its most successful to date.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
20 May 2025
Verb
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Custom Container Living View 8 Images Custom Container Living has transformed a shipping container into an ultra-compact tiny house that squeezes a home for two into just 160 sq ft (14.8 sq m).—
Adam Williams
May 08,
New Atlas,
8 May 2025
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Officials hope that increased lending and spending will help ease deflationary pressures that have dragged down prices, squeezed company profits, and weakened consumer confidence.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 May 2025
Verb
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Adams plucked out Shakespeare’s lines and mounted them like gems in a finely wrought score.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
13 May 2025
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Companies are still developing mining vehicles, but one method would be to use large tractor-sized machines that drive across the sea floor plucking up nodules and transporting them via long pipes to a ship on the surface.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
8 May 2025
Verb
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Suarez is getting stung here and there, but the last two rounds the challenger is landing a bit cleaner.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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Democrats — stung by a 2024 election that turned in part on economic concerns — touted their commitment to lowering costs as the legislature returned to work in January.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
9 May 2025
Verb
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The two hustled off to the airport Friday morning to meet with donors in Southern California.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
11 May 2025
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Ellie hustles Dina into the nearest building, but her efforts to secure the formerly posh music venue is interrupted by a shaky Dina holding a gun on her.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
5 May 2025
Verb
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Best Uses Due to their smooth, slippery surface, nonstick pans are ideal for delicate foods that are prone to sticking.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 May 2025
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No calibration, no camera… just plug, stick, and go.—
Paul Lamkin,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Fleece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fleece. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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