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as in cheat
a dishonest person who uses clever means to cheat others out of something of value
if it sounds too good to be true, you're probably dealing with a hoaxer in a boiler room somewhere
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as in fraud
one who makes false claims of identity or expertise
his college roommate turned out be a complete hoaxer and not the son of a wealthy shipping tycoon he said he was
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Noun
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Her character also has a fake handicapped license plate and cheats at golf.—
Brie Stimson , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025 -
Based on his residency, there are boricua elements, almost like cheat codes, that will likely be snuck into the performance.—
Cata Balzano,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The law lowers daily transaction minimums, increases warnings on the kiosks, requires transaction receipts and requires Bitcoin ATM operators to issue refunds to victims of fraud, the release states.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Oct. 2025
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Other senior officials opted to leave, including the bureau’s top fraud expert, cryptanalyst and skyjacking expert, and the head of its Crime Information Center.—
Douglas M. Charles,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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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
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Blue Jays Trade Rumors Reaching New Peak Read more Los angeles dodgers Sandy Alcántara Trade?—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 July 2025
Noun
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His first throw was tantamount to a layup, a play-action fake to the right that sprung fullback Kyle Juszczyk wide open to the left.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Trump has since suggested the recording is a fake.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The renowned shark scientist encountered the Galapagos shark while conducting scientific research on Coconut Island as part of the One Ocean Worldwide Coalition, according to a news release shared on Facebook by the For The Oceans Foundation.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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While the scientists found that catastrophic injuries could still occur, all four materials were found to lessen damage from shark bites.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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That the same actor who communicated infuriating brashness in Challengers and louche swindler energy in La Chimera is able to nail it with a character of such disarming sincerity in Dead Man is worthy of more than just passing notice.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
16 Sep. 2025
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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
Noun
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An entry-level sheet set from the brand will run you a minimum of $500 with the priciest shams ringing in at a cool $5,000.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
26 Sep. 2025
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In another study, people with migraines who used a handheld VNS device (gammaCore) on the side of their neck were significantly more likely to be pain-free within 30 minutes to an hour of VNS, compared to those receiving a sham (placebo) treatment.—
Clarissa Brincat,
Popular Science,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In other words, the top search results aren't always safe, and that's exactly how scammers trick people.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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While on the show, Cuban had a reputation for being tough but fair, with a disdain for scammers and a soft spot for young entrepreneurs.—
Emy LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Hoaxer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoaxer. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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