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
Janine Henni, People.com, 18 June 2025
Shohei Ohtani, who was on first base, didn’t immediately realize the catch had been made, but Michael Conforto was paying attention on second, taking off for third as soon as Taylor made the juggle.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 24 May 2025
Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 6 Feb. 2026
They’re expected to juggle tricky academic requirements, meet eligibility requirements and face public scrutiny, usually without the support that their more fortunate peers receive.
—Mark Mitchell, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
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Noun
In a true princes move, Princess Elisabeth's juggles her studies with royal duties, regularly returning to Belgium to remain involved in public life.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 18 June 2025
Shohei Ohtani, who was on first base, didn’t immediately realize the catch had been made, but Michael Conforto was paying attention on second, taking off for third as soon as Taylor made the juggle.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 24 May 2025
Verb
Knight is one of many hockey players juggling multiple jobs at the Olympics.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 6 Feb. 2026
They’re expected to juggle tricky academic requirements, meet eligibility requirements and face public scrutiny, usually without the support that their more fortunate peers receive.
—Mark Mitchell, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for juggle
Noun
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Because telling Starfleet that the Furies are part Lynar, and particularly susceptible to high sonic frequencies, is just an ingenious ruse.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Kenton County Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders said at trial that the custody exchange on the day of the shooting was a ruse for Payne to talk his way back into Lane's life.—
Quinlan Bentley,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Those kinds of intimate connections — along with their incredible skills, trick shots and fun-loving theatrics — have helped the Globetrotters prevail as a cultural staple for the past century.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
13 Feb. 2026
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Heathcliff has tricked Edgar’s sister, Isabella, into marrying him by pretending to love her.—
Becky Little,
Time,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Those affected by the scheme can visit Agridime’s website to see how the company is handling investors’ claims.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Feb. 2026
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Jane Doe alleged that in 2013, Epstein’s associates directed her to open a Bank of America account as part of a scheme to deceive immigration officials.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Is someone attempting to deceive you?—
Big Think,
Big Think,
10 Feb. 2026
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Your eyes aren't deceiving you.—
Jessica Farthing,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2026
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Defense attorneys and prosecutors on Monday started picking the jurors who will decide whether a Wisconsin judge accused of helping a Mexican immigrant dodge federal officers committed a crime.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Dec. 2025
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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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These ads may not have fooled as many of us as their makers seemed to think.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Feb. 2026
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And don’t let the utilities and their friends fool you.—
Kendall Keelen,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The company's smart glasses success is the latest sign that the adoption of wearable AI devices is gaining momentum with consumers.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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The company specializes in and has become an industry leader in wireless connectivity and connected devices.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
11 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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More than 15 pleas to adopt Valerio, showing him in playful postures such as playing fetch and posing in a sunflower hat, remain live on Instagram.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Juggle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/juggle. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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