philandered

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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  • However, the models essentially cheated by attempting to access the open internet, thereby bypassing the isolated test environment.
    Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 21 July 2026
  • In 2014, Russia was proven to have cheated in the Sochi Olympic Games.
    Katie Uhlaender OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026
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  • After Romo stepped out of his car, the deputy grabbed his backpack.
    David K. Li, NBC news, 31 July 2026
  • Hwang’s partner stepped out of the car to confront the man, who threw a punch.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
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“Philandered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philandered. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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