as in hoax
an imitation that is passed off as genuine
that is a cheap forgery, not an authentic Ming Dynasty vase
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Recent Examples of forgery
The Swiss authorities had charged the pair with fraud, mismanagement, misappropriation of FIFA funds and forgery of a document in November 2021, six and a half years after beginning an investigation into them.
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Dan Sheldon, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Trying to cast suspicion on chiropractor’s family at trials
June 13, 2016
Conley, then 23, was indicted on charges of second-degree murder, forgery, falsifying business records and two counts of larceny.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 21 Mar. 2025
Listen to this article A man was arrested Wednesday on larceny and forgery charges for allegedly submitting fraudulent invoices to an ambulance association in Marlborough for equipment that was never purchased, receiving more than $40,000 in reimbursements.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2025
He was charged with forgery in 2015 and sentenced to 18 months of probation, according to court records.
—Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
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Dan Sheldon, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Trying to cast suspicion on chiropractor’s family at trials
June 13, 2016
Conley, then 23, was indicted on charges of second-degree murder, forgery, falsifying business records and two counts of larceny.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 21 Mar. 2025
Listen to this article A man was arrested Wednesday on larceny and forgery charges for allegedly submitting fraudulent invoices to an ambulance association in Marlborough for equipment that was never purchased, receiving more than $40,000 in reimbursements.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2025
He was charged with forgery in 2015 and sentenced to 18 months of probation, according to court records.
—Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forgery
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They are aimed at gaining control over institutions likely to push back against Trump’s agenda by citing inconvenient truths: Climate change is no hoax, vaccines save millions of lives and sweeping tariffs amount to a huge tax hike on American consumers and businesses.—
Orlando Sentinel and Chicago Tribune editorial boards,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Apr. 2025
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Joshua Lowe was sentenced to eight months in prison after pleading guilty to false information and hoaxes, according to court records.—
Jennifer Rodriguez,
Miami Herald,
15 Apr. 2025
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Amazon uses artificial intelligence and other technology to continuously monitor listings on its site for potential counterfeits and non-compliant products.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Mar. 2025
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The order notes that the exception could be used to bring in counterfeits or drugs.—
Joseph Lawler,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
10 Feb. 2025
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“Forgery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forgery. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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