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
Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 May 2025
Between work, family and the constant juggle of daily responsibilities, finding the time and emotional energy to nurture relationships can seem impossible.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 7 Aug. 2025
However, Gowan was juggling multiple girlfriends at the time, and another woman was inside the home when Quarrie arrived, according to investigators.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Paul Feig explains Blake Lively 'curveball' in 'Another Simple Favor'
'Heart Eyes'
The horror rom-com juggles the many tropes of both its genres, but this gory slasher romp also boasts an impressive mean streak, entertaining leads and an excellent hook.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 May 2025
Between work, family and the constant juggle of daily responsibilities, finding the time and emotional energy to nurture relationships can seem impossible.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Verb
The Angels are using Thursday’s off day to juggle their rotation.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 7 Aug. 2025
However, Gowan was juggling multiple girlfriends at the time, and another woman was inside the home when Quarrie arrived, according to investigators.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for juggle
Noun
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However, the key to the ruse is that the figures in the left column are fabrications.—
Robert Goulder,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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This is one of those movies where a simple plan with a simple objective gets complicated as the characters go to elaborate lengths to pull off a ruse.—
Declan Gallagher,
EW.com,
26 July 2025
Verb
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The church hosts sure love tricking us into eating raw broccoli by serving it up in this creamy pasta salad.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
8 Aug. 2025
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Searching for an event, restaurant, or service online reduces the chance of being tricked by a malicious redirect or fraudulent site.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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So yes, before the green flag dropped Saturday, with the throwback paint scheme unchipped and pristine — that was the moment that everyone was waiting on.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Aug. 2025
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From a scheme perspective, that would also fall on LaFleur.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
Verb
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But appearances can be deceiving because there's a lot of bright side here.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
14 Aug. 2025
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Language can easily deceive The deeper issue is that language itself is a tool of manipulation.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Blockchain can track trades, AI can determine dodges, and cloud systems can sync globally.—
Jules Herd,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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With the clock slipping under 15 seconds, senior Keeley Block began a dodge against Maryland junior defender Neve O’Ferrall.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
11 May 2025
Verb
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But don’t be fooled by the red planet’s Venusian trance.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Wild horses often nap on the sand like beachgoers — but don’t be fooled.—
Evan Moore
August 4,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Video and recording devices including Go Pros & Google glasses.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The port scar on her chest, left behind from the device that once flowed chemotherapy treatments into her body, proved especially tricky to conceal.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Seeing his doggy brother with severe arthritis cannot play fetch by himself, a cat jumped in to lend a helping paw, melting viewers' hearts.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Aug. 2025
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His main interests are studying human metabolism and playing fetch with his two Labrador retrievers, Fudge and Pre. New perk: Easily find new routes and hidden gems, upcoming running events, and more near you.—
Robbie Deckard,
Outside Online,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Juggle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/juggle. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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