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as in dishonest
marked by, based on, or done by the use of dishonest methods to acquire something of value
hoping to get millions from the insurance company, the man made the fraudulent claim that he had been seriously injured in the accident
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as in deceptive
given to or marked by cheating and deception
fraudulent citizens who cheat on their taxes
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Recent Examples of fraudulent
The operation targeted criminal scam networks that authorities say steal billions of dollars from Americans each year through romance scams, cryptocurrency investment fraud and other fraudulent schemes.
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Michael Sinkewicz , Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
Court documents say O'Rourke set up a fraudulent GoFundMe page to fund that travel, raising a total of nearly $12,000 from about 146 people.
—Joe Brandt, CBS News, 3 June 2026
French music streaming service Deezer reported earlier this year that as much as 85 percent of AI music consumption on the platform is fraudulent, while Apple Music said less AI music made up less than 1 percent of weekly consumption on its service.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2026
Tracy Denise Jones also made fraudulent applications to collect pandemic relief funds and committed mortgage fraud, according to federal prosecutors.
—Elijah Megginson, AJC.com, 2 June 2026
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Michael Sinkewicz , Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
Court documents say O'Rourke set up a fraudulent GoFundMe page to fund that travel, raising a total of nearly $12,000 from about 146 people.
—Joe Brandt, CBS News, 3 June 2026
French music streaming service Deezer reported earlier this year that as much as 85 percent of AI music consumption on the platform is fraudulent, while Apple Music said less AI music made up less than 1 percent of weekly consumption on its service.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2026
Tracy Denise Jones also made fraudulent applications to collect pandemic relief funds and committed mortgage fraud, according to federal prosecutors.
—Elijah Megginson, AJC.com, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fraudulent
Adjective
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Fragmented oversight creates opportunities for dishonest actors to exploit the gaps.—
Sally Pipes,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The election took place amid a surge in violent crime and corruption that has fueled widespread discontent among voters, who largely view candidates as dishonest and unprepared for the presidency.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 May 2026
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This isn’t an easy history to tell since obfuscation, confusion, and deceptive hype are its central themes.—
Jonathan Odden,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Owens also challenged the ballot title and summary as deceptive.—
Jack Harvel
June 2,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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Today, rumors circulating on social media in the DRC include false claims that Ebola is not real, that humanitarian workers are descending on the area solely for their own profit and that aid groups are withholding the best care available.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
29 May 2026
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In January, Roberts pleaded guilty to making a false statement for employment and one count of unlawfully possessing a firearm while being in the country illegally.—
Corky Siemaszko,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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As your seedlings start to grow, trim each pot down to one seedling before exposing them to the outdoor environment in a shady spot for a few hours everyday for at least a week.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
2 June 2026
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Matsui campaign strategist Roger Salazar clapped back against the allegations of shady PAC spending Friday, pointing to super PAC spending on Vang’s behalf.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2026
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The set design is intricate and distorted—visible paintbrush strokes, acute angles, crooked lines—lending the film a surreal quality and supporting its cast of expressive actors, exaggerated costuming, and eerie makeup.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
30 May 2026
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Falter struggled, but he also wasn’t helped by a replay review that helped the Yankees put up a crooked number in the first inning.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2026
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“Fraudulent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fraudulent. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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