philandered

Definition of philanderednext
past tense of philander
as in cheated
to be sexually unfaithful he can't seem to stop philandering, even now that he's on his fifth marriage

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  • But no matter the prodding, Terminus never wanted the patrons to feel cheated, so the games, while tricky, were winnable, and the prizes reasonable and fair.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
  • Every town has its nostalgic spots—ice cream shops, deli counters, old-school diners—that seem to have cheated time.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
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  • The singer and actress stepped out in Los Angeles wearing an archival Versace gown with her alter-ego's signature blonde straightened hair with full bangs.
    Hannah Malach, InStyle, 22 May 2026
  • Demi Moore and Penélope Cruz stepped out for the La Bola Negra screening at the Cannes Film Festival, while Lizzo, Ciara Miller and Zara Larsson appeared at the 2026 amfAR gala.
    Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
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“Philandered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philandered. Accessed 24 May. 2026.

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