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
Patrick Lyons, Pitchfork, 16 Jan. 2026
More concerts will be taking place during 2026, though dates have not yet been announced, and Dickinson is looking forward to continuing his creative juggle.
—Gary Graff, Billboard, 20 Aug. 2025
Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Between homework and her Senior Sunset list, Kitty's got a lot to juggle this semester.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The lyrics throughout the EP juggle ferocity and vulnerability in a way that mirrors the music’s seamless transitions.
—Patrick Lyons, Pitchfork, 16 Jan. 2026
More concerts will be taking place during 2026, though dates have not yet been announced, and Dickinson is looking forward to continuing his creative juggle.
—Gary Graff, Billboard, 20 Aug. 2025
Verb
The emergency intervention — which will cost about $350 million in foregone revenue — adds to policy challenges facing Africa’s biggest economy, where officials are juggling inflation control, fragile growth, and the need to maintain fiscal discipline.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Between homework and her Senior Sunset list, Kitty's got a lot to juggle this semester.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for juggle
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Carreyrou acknowledged an obvious objection to this thesis—that there is a lengthy paper trail of Back corresponding with Satoshi—but explains it away by saying that Back was actually writing to himself as part of an elaborate ruse to throw would-be unmaskers off the trail.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
8 Apr. 2026
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By the finale, the ruse is revealed, and the star walks away with prize money and a behind-the-scenes tour of The Truman Show–esque operation.—
Angelina Mazza,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2026
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Don’t let Sewanee, Tennessee’s, tiny size trick you into dismissing it.—
Jennifer Stewart Kornegay,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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But in the end, the gang manages to trick Soldier Boy into going for an empty tube while Frenchie dons a gas mask and pours out the virus.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2026
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In the meantime, Vx Underground says the malware used in the attack shares a command-and-control server with another scheme spotted last month involving a look-alike FileZilla site hosting a Trojanized copy of the software.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
10 Apr. 2026
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During the hearing, Hamdan admitted to creating and operating a scheme to submit false and fraudulent claims for prescription drugs.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Memento has withstood the test of time, thanks to memorable performances, intricately layered storytelling, and what the film ultimately reveals about our all-too-human willingness to deceive ourselves in order to escape unpleasant truths.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
6 Apr. 2026
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Through the window, the lack of visible trees suggested a barren landscape, but looks are deceiving.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
6 Apr. 2026
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Sometimes the dodge is as simple as the end of a scene.—
Lily Meyer,
The Atlantic,
26 Feb. 2026
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Overshooting a dodge or whiffing a swing usually leads to contact damage, followed by an enemy attack, which will stun you for a few frames for them to reposition, causing even more contact damage as the foe decides to move through you.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But don’t let the gentle reputation fool you; peptides are still putting in hard work.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
6 Apr. 2026
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Don’t be fooled by upstart Indiana’s run to the recent football title.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Apr. 2026
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Settings adjustable from the free MyMiko app or on the device itself.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Shortly after, Leatherman intentionally drove off the road, toward a Pennsylvania State trooper who was trying to put down a tire deflation device.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Games like tug‑of‑war, indoor fetch, puzzle toys and hide‑and‑seek can provide both physical movement and mental engagement—no snow boots required.—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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Retrievers, initially bred for hunting, enjoy hiking and playing fetch, says Joey Morris, animal behaviorist and dog trainer at OverWatch K9 Academy.—
Taylor Grothe,
Parents,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Juggle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/juggle. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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