as in ruses
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 tricks
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 juggles
Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
Ava DesRocher juggles a full-time job, graduate school and teaching Pilates.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 6 June 2026
The place is a total zoo, especially at the tail end of the week and weekend, but the counter staff juggles it all deftly.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026
Margo also juggles the chaotic lives of her parents, former Hooter's waitress, Shyanne (Michelle Pfeiffer), and ex-pro wrestler, Jinx (Nick Offerman).
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
As a new spooky season starts, Caity juggles a new crush Hannah, the arrival of twins Liam and Sean to work at the haunt, and her father’s tenuous sobriety.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
Floria juggles endless tasks, administering medication, updating charts, soothing patients, answering phones, and managing complaints.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
Judson Independent School District will close Ed Franz, Rolling Meadows and Park Village elementaries next academic year as the district juggles a $35 million budget deficit and shrinking enrollment.
—Noah Alcala Bach, San Antonio Express-News, 24 Feb. 2026
The brothers are homeschooled by their mom, Audrey, who juggles teaching, child-rearing and advocacy work.
—Sophia Peyser, CNN Money, 2 Feb. 2026
Noun
In the span of 25 minutes and approximately 2,900 juggles, Lea Gentry wrote her own allegory.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
Verb
Gentry’s nearly half-hour spectacle of soccer skill left Porter amazed, but not necessarily surprised, given how Gentry juggles the various balls of her life.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
Ava DesRocher juggles a full-time job, graduate school and teaching Pilates.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 6 June 2026
The place is a total zoo, especially at the tail end of the week and weekend, but the counter staff juggles it all deftly.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026
Margo also juggles the chaotic lives of her parents, former Hooter's waitress, Shyanne (Michelle Pfeiffer), and ex-pro wrestler, Jinx (Nick Offerman).
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
As a new spooky season starts, Caity juggles a new crush Hannah, the arrival of twins Liam and Sean to work at the haunt, and her father’s tenuous sobriety.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
Floria juggles endless tasks, administering medication, updating charts, soothing patients, answering phones, and managing complaints.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
Judson Independent School District will close Ed Franz, Rolling Meadows and Park Village elementaries next academic year as the district juggles a $35 million budget deficit and shrinking enrollment.
—Noah Alcala Bach, San Antonio Express-News, 24 Feb. 2026
The brothers are homeschooled by their mom, Audrey, who juggles teaching, child-rearing and advocacy work.
—Sophia Peyser, CNN Money, 2 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for juggles
Noun
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The New York Colored American reported that some offers of short-term work for Black men — moving livestock to or from Kentucky, for example — were ruses that ended with kidnappings.—
Equal Justice Initiative,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Many suspect a spam call and don't pick up the phone, leading foundation staff to sometimes devise ruses.—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
jsonline.com,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Removing fading flowers and their seed pods tricks the plant to redirect its energy from producing seeds to producing more scapes and flower buds, as well as putting energy into root development and storing energy for the next growing season.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
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Hassabis doesn’t claim to have any of the usual biotech tricks up his sleeve, like proprietary datasets.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
20 May 2026
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According to the police report, a woman also reportedly claimed to be a victim of one of Chen's check-cashing schemes, alleging that she was scammed out of $40,000 after Chen wrote her bad checks from a man's account, per the Las Vegas Review-Journal.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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Seeing the different coverages, the rolls, the schemes.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Runway, Pika, and a dozen others can produce footage that fools the eye on first watch.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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What fools these non-OpenAI mortals must be.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Spending on mental wellness has accelerated faster than the evidence base, encompassing everything from spa retreats to brain supplements, smartphone apps, and at-home devices.—
Melinda Fulmer,
Robb Report,
11 June 2026
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Check out these helpful tips to make the most of your devices' benefits.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2026
Verb
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The trailer confirms the return of James Marsden, who played the deceased President of the United States Cal Bradford, introduces the new character played by newcomer Shailene Woodley and teases the return of the deceased Billy who was played by Jon Beavers.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Dec. 2025
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The team teases a fight sequence involving the Ash People and the Wind Traders.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Players can dash and glide, as well as shoot a grappling hook now too — opening up new defensive and evasive maneuvers like quick dodges for more hit-and-run tactics.—
George Yang,
Rolling Stone,
11 Sep. 2025
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There's also knee slides, double jumps, and quick-dodges in all directions.—
Griff Griffin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Pittsburgh had five plays of more than 25 yards, including Rodgers’ 38-yard touchdown pass to Jaylen Warren, where the Ravens totally botched their coverage, leading to middle linebacker Roquan Smith yelling out toward the sideline in frustration.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
8 Dec. 2025
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The Vanderbilt defense also showed itself to be a strong unit, but the 10-2 record that the school earned this season came down to the quarterback and his ability to make plays regularly.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Dec. 2025
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“Juggles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/juggles. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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