hoaxer

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoaxer
Noun
  • The Shortcut — and Its Risks For aspiring creators, reality TV feels like a cheat code.
    Amanda Marcovitch, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
  • Travis Hunter’s fantasy football dual eligibility is a cheat code Travis Hunter could be a game-changer in IDP leagues across the various fantasy football game providers.
    Jake Ciely, New York Times, 29 July 2025
Noun
  • Julie and Todd were found guilty of conspiracy to commit bank fraud, conspiracy to defraud the United States and tax fraud in June 2022, while Julie was also found guilty of wire fraud.
    Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
  • The election is complicated by the fact that Brown faces felony fraud charges.
    Josh Bergeron, Charlotte Observer, 7 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • These changes will also usher in a shift in the way U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) handles customs and tariff enforcement, with both the DOJ and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) laser focused on duty dodgers.
    Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 30 July 2025
  • Blue Jays Trade Rumors Reaching New Peak Read more Los angeles dodgers Sandy Alcántara Trade?
    Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 July 2025
Noun
  • The Buffs bit on a zone-read fake on Delaware’s first drive as tailback Jo Silver opened the game by gashing CU for a 10-yard gain.
    Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 6 Sep. 2025
  • True stories are one way to differentiate the authentic from the fake.
    Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • With a mission to rebuild abundant and biodiverse oceans, Oceana fights to stop overfishing, habitat destruction, oil and plastic pollution, as well as the killing of threatened species like turtles, whales, and sharks, among other causes.
    Angelique Jackson, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Activities like spearfishing can attract sharks and increase the odds of unprovoked attacks.
    David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The romance scam began in July, when the elderly woman, based in Hokkaido, connected with the swindler on social media, AFP and Sky News reported.
    Jillian Frankel, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Meanwhile, posing as the original customer, the swindlers cancelled the order to get a refund.
    Thomas Brewster, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Pottery Barn offers matching shams with zipper closures, and both the quilt and shams are available on sale.
    Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
  • In terms of your pillowcases, skip the decorative shams and opt for a set that matches your sheets.
    Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Instead of freely taking up legal work in Thailand, Sara was smuggled at gunpoint into a scammers’ compound in Myanmar.
    Christine Ro, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Panouses regularly fields inquiries from investors, scammers and people in need, all trying to reach his clients.
    Safiyah Riddle, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
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“Hoaxer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoaxer. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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