lie detector

as in polygraph
an instrument for detecting physical signs of the tension that goes with lying hooked the suspect up to a lie detector before interrogating him about the robbery

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Recent Examples of lie detector Earlier this month, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem pledged to use lie detector tests on employees to identify those who may be leaking information about operations to the media. CBS News, 22 Mar. 2025 The star of Russian Doll plays Charlie Cale, a human lie detector on the run from a shady casino enforcer (Benjamin Bratt). Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2025 The ex-governor has pledged to set up lie detector tests on employees to figure out who is leaking to the media. Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 10 Mar. 2025 Also on Sunday, Noem pledged to step up lie detector tests on employees to identify those who may be leaking information about operations to the media. Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 10 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lie detector
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  • Over a year later, George Anthony and Cindy Anthony took polygraph tests about their involvement in their granddaughter's death in an A&E and Lifetime special.
    Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
  • Nonetheless, the staffer was investigated, asked to take a polygraph and was told the agency intends to revoke her clearance.
    Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025

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“Lie detector.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lie%20detector. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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