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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 legislative elections in 2020 were also seen as fraudulent, and most opposition parties and many international observers consider the resulting National Assembly illegitimate.
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Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate wants to simplify the process for his office to crack down on fraudulent businesses when the 2026 legislative session begins.
—Stephen Gruber-Miller, Des Moines Register, 9 Jan. 2026
Then, using the fraudulent information, Reese successfully was able to enroll Sanctuary Counseling as an Indiana Medicaid Provider.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
An investigation is underway after a fraudulent email led to the transfer of more than $800,000 from the Tripp County government to a bank account controlled by scammers.
—Chris Mueller, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 8 Jan. 2026
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Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate wants to simplify the process for his office to crack down on fraudulent businesses when the 2026 legislative session begins.
—Stephen Gruber-Miller, Des Moines Register, 9 Jan. 2026
Then, using the fraudulent information, Reese successfully was able to enroll Sanctuary Counseling as an Indiana Medicaid Provider.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
An investigation is underway after a fraudulent email led to the transfer of more than $800,000 from the Tripp County government to a bank account controlled by scammers.
—Chris Mueller, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fraudulent
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Multiple points of validation will help combat dishonest applicants, DEED Deputy Commissioner Evan Rowe told lawmakers at the time.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
6 Jan. 2026
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Thai Diner Yes, Thai Diner is technically in NoLita, but leaving it out would feel even more dishonest.—
Molly Barstein,
Vogue,
18 Dec. 2025
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While not everyone gets their wishes, those with no interest in taking on the deceptive — and challenging — role of a Traitor likely won't be chosen.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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The legal claims included negligence, wrongful death, deceptive trade practices, and product liability.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
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Plants that provide winter interest, including sedums, goldenrod, blue false indigo, and ornamental grasses.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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Today’s teenagers can produce a TikTok video in minutes, but how many of them will learn to analyze the president’s false claim that Tylenol causes autism?—
Mary Ellen Klas,
Twin Cities,
11 Jan. 2026
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The bill is meant to explicitly prohibit that kind of shady transaction.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 Jan. 2026
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As would giving Law an award for playing a shady restaurateur in Black Rabbit.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2026
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Willms plans to call the Bureau of Land Management — the agency that oversees these parcels of federal land — to report the crooked stake.—
Christine Peterson,
Outdoor Life,
7 Jan. 2026
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Begin by removing any suckers at the base of the tree, side shoots on the trunk, crossing or crooked branches, dead or damaged branches, those that are growing inward, and crowded branches.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
31 Dec. 2025
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“Fraudulent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fraudulent. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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