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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
In 2017, Mellinger purchased the Delray Beach home for just over $760,000, with more than $126,000 of the money being fraudulent proceeds, the statement of facts said.
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Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2025
The Act provides market players and investors additional mechanisms and avenues to seek redress and curb fraudulent digital asset activities.
—Abubakar Nur Khalil, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
The artificial intelligence PayPal uses to flag potentially fraudulent purchases can’t read your mind — at least, not yet.
—Christopher Elliott, King Features Syndicate, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2025
The lawsuit previously featured additional claims for civil conspiracy and fraudulent conveyance, but those were dismissed in earlier actions.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2025
The Act provides market players and investors additional mechanisms and avenues to seek redress and curb fraudulent digital asset activities.
—Abubakar Nur Khalil, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
The artificial intelligence PayPal uses to flag potentially fraudulent purchases can’t read your mind — at least, not yet.
—Christopher Elliott, King Features Syndicate, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2025
The lawsuit previously featured additional claims for civil conspiracy and fraudulent conveyance, but those were dismissed in earlier actions.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fraudulent
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There's also research showing that AI agents can easily be subversive, self-serving and dishonest in their actions.—
Lisa Loud,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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That’s a fact, so saying otherwise is dishonest and can lead to confusion.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
5 May 2025
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California’s attorney general, Rob Bonta, filed a suit against ExxonMobil last year that, in part, accuses the oil giant of deceptive claims regarding chemical recycling, which the company disputes.—
Susanne Rust,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2025
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During the defense’s cross-examination of Kid Cudi, lawyers representing Combs portrayed Ventura as deceptive of both men.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Now their weird discomfort with disease—and their outré views on cancer in particular—is being refracted through a sea of false, indecent speculations.—
Benjamin Mazer,
The Atlantic,
19 May 2025
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This discrepancy hindered the adoption of BI, which might further damage AI by generating models that are trained with false assumptions and generate erroneous predictions.—
Artyom Keydunov,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Gates has three ecosystems on her quarter-acre: a sunny front yard, a shady back plot and a small wetland garden on one side.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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With its rolling hills, shady live oaks, and thriving equestrian scene, Ocala already has bucolic appeal.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
14 May 2025
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Among them is Tonic, which stars Blair (Sin City: A Dame to Kill For) as Sebastian Poe, a struggling jazz pianist who is given 24 hours to kill a dangerous drug dealer (Westwick) by a crooked cop (Jaso Coviello), and spirals into a moral and emotional tailspin.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
15 May 2025
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Cigarette smoke, dames to kill for, crooked cops — latex super suit?—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
13 May 2025
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“Fraudulent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fraudulent. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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