Thesaurus results for PHILANDER

philander

verb

fə-ˈlan-dər

Definition of philander next

as in to cheat

to be sexually unfaithful he can't seem to stop philandering, even now that he's on his fifth marriage

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Recent Examples of philander Diana begins an affair with the most dashing of them, the philandering earl of Erroll, who is murdered after publicly cuckolding Broughton. —

Erik Morse, Vogue, 26 June 2025 But the two ultimately make up and head back to America together — leaving the philandering Tracy to fend for himself abroad. —

Claire Franken, TVLine, 18 June 2025 Sue Ellen, who was married to philandering oil tycoon J.R. —

Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2025 The story takes a turn when Vinita’s philandering ex-boyfriend, Vincent (George Basil), arrives unexpectedly with a baby, challenging her emotional defenses. —

Matt Grobar, Deadline, 3 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for philander

Recent Examples of Synonyms for philander

cheat

Verb

The Hoosiers are probably cheating.

— Mac Engel January 13, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2026
Contessa’s Corner Sports leagues, state gambling regulators and tribal leaders have all raised concerns that prediction market trades on sports don’t have the same level of guardrails as sportsbooks to protect against cheating by athletes, referees, coaches and other insiders.

— Alex Sherman,Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026