as in nuts
language, behavior, or ideas that are absurd and contrary to good sense
I was starting to realize that Grandpa's tales about when he was a boy were a lot of fudge
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as in to weasel
to avoid giving a definite answer or position
the candidate was criticized for fudging on most of the questions during the debate
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as in to cheat
to use dishonest methods to achieve a goal
she's been fudging on her taxes for years
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as in to distort
to change so much as to create a wrong impression or alter the meaning of
fudged the facts about his educational background so he could get the position
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Recent Examples of fudge
Amy Thomas, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2026
Over time, the business evolved, focusing on handmade chocolates, fudge and ice cream that would become the hallmark of the Kilwins brand.
—Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 21 Apr. 2026
For some of these inquiries, the read-in-between-the-lines accusation was that Neon is fudging the numbers.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
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Noun
There are upwards of 30 galleries in town, interspersed among the quintessential gift boutiques, fudge shops, and lobster shacks.
—Amy Thomas, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2026
Over time, the business evolved, focusing on handmade chocolates, fudge and ice cream that would become the hallmark of the Kilwins brand.
—Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Verb
This versatile ingredient is essential for everything from lemon bars and no-bake cheesecake to fudge and frozen treats.
—Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 21 Apr. 2026
For some of these inquiries, the read-in-between-the-lines accusation was that Neon is fudging the numbers.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fudge
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Bring back one of Mama's favorite recipes that combines pasta, broccoli, grapes, and nuts all together.—
Krissy Tiglias,
Southern Living,
25 May 2026
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Think of this snack as a daytime boost, rather than a bedtime send-off (for better sleep, try tart cherries and pistachio nuts).—
Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
23 May 2026
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Microsoft now feels that OpenAI is trying to weasel its way around this clause, with both companies’ lawyers fighting for weeks over the latter’s agreement with Amazon, sources told the FT.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
19 Mar. 2026
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The pair cling to each other over the coming weeks despite R.C’s increasing mistrust of Peter and Jerry’s determination to weasel his way back into Agnes’ life.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
9 Jan. 2026
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The book follows the controversy surrounding teenage chess whiz Hans Niemann, who was accused of cheating after beating world champion Magnus Carlsen in a 2022 match.—
Michael Schaub,
Oc Register,
25 May 2026
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Teams often open themselves up defensively when chasing goals, and Vegas has a unique understanding of how to chase without cheating for offense.—
Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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These beams of light allow scientists to see how our planet's ever-changing atmosphere might be distorting incoming light, which is critical for accurately analyzing telescope observations.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
27 May 2026
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At high temperatures, scientists must consider many quantum mechanical states, and also deal with numerical artifacts that can distort the results.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
26 May 2026
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That’s the prayerful explanation for the nonsense that spouted this week from the leaders of a football conference that hopes to grow up and be the Big Ten someday.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Let’s see if the Pomona Unified School District, which pays thousands of dollars to support its schools’ athletic program, is going to act and stop this nonsense.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Hulst kept hammering lap after lap through the second mile but still could not shake Serna.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Then stir or shake the solution until the sugar is completely dissolved.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
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In a 255-page report, longtime pension writer and financial investigator Ted Siedle accused the California Public Employees’ Retirement System of misrepresenting the amount paid to Wall Street managers and withholding records about the fund’s investments.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2026
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But Thomas’s focus on Wilson misrepresents his role in the Progressive movement.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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The Paris police prefecture said smaller groups caused disturbances in various locations, with some vandalizing shops and setting fires to garbage and self-service bicycles in the streets.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 May 2026
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Protesters were later seen pelting ICE vehicles with kitchen towels and trash as garbage littered the ground.—
Gloria Pazmino,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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“Fudge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fudge. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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