as in ruse
a clever often underhanded means to achieve an end
a temporary suspension of the gas tax was just a crowd-pleasing juggle that was not a long-term solution to the energy problem
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as in to trick
to cause to believe what is untrue
everyone thinks that they are too smart to be juggled by con artists
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Recent Examples of juggle
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2026
Turns out today is National Working Moms Day, a day that speaks directly to me and about 10 of my colleagues here at IndyStar, all of whom are familiar with the juggle.
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Shari Rudavsky,
IndyStar,
12 Mar. 2026
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
30 June 2026
School is out, but a parent’s schedule doesn’t always get the same summer break, which poses the struggle of juggling childcare.
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Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
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Noun
Most agents follow a goal and juggle steps; an AI leader is designed to set direction, coordinate the people beneath it, and own outcomes the way a manager does.
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Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2026
Turns out today is National Working Moms Day, a day that speaks directly to me and about 10 of my colleagues here at IndyStar, all of whom are familiar with the juggle.
—
Shari Rudavsky,
IndyStar,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
With the wedding canceled, Enola attempts to juggle her investigations with easing Tewkesbury’s believably bruised heart, but alas, things just don’t slow down.
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Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
30 June 2026
School is out, but a parent’s schedule doesn’t always get the same summer break, which poses the struggle of juggling childcare.
—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for juggle
Noun
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At face value, a $10 million rental is an exorbitant fee for a ruse.
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Such offenders will use all different ruses to distract the victim, such as claiming to be utility workers, tree trimmers, or handymen working on neighbors' houses.
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Ricky Saints tricked the referee into thinking Lil Yachty used the kendo stick on him, and after traveling all the way to Riyadh, Yachty was tossed out just minutes into the match.
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Use a password manager so fake sites do not trick you into reusing passwords.
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The Empire State Building frequently switches up its lighting scheme to commemorate special events throughout the year.
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The other company whose shares were manipulated in the scheme, E-Waste, had an even higher market cap at some point, despite being nothing more than a shell company.
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Appearance, though, can be deceiving, but luckily, this shed is still packed with smart features and a clever design that will keep all your belongings safe.
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Here, however, the joke is that appearances can be deceiving — or to be more specific, that trying to act like a character in a movie is a reckless, unwise thing to do.
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After missing a penalty in the game’s third minute, Messi rebounded with a strike from 15 yards away in the 38th minute and an unreal dodge of multiple Austrian defenders for a second goal in the fifth minute of second-half stoppage time.
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Maybe jump the fence over to his left and get out of dodge.
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Don’t be fooled by their jaw-dropping price; the flats boast a luxe look thanks to their low profile and—of course—glove silhouette.
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The fluffy blooms on mimosa trees (Albizia julibrissin) look pretty in pink, but don’t be fooled by their dainty appearance.
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Those who rely on custom mobility devices still have to fly commercial or find another way to get to the games, and risk damage to their wheelchairs in the process.
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These devices are a direct answer to that problem.
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Carmy and Syd as a couple is the equivalent of fetch.
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Use this toy to play fetch with your dog on land or in the water.
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“Juggle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/juggle. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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