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Recent Examples of pseudo In the show, which is directed by Burnham, Berlant performs a pseudo-biographical monologue about her journey as an actor. Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 29 Jan. 2023 This could certainly change if the Rockets land a certain French teenager in this year's draft lottery, but the first half of 2022-23 has assuaged some concerns about the long-term viability of a pseudo-twin-towers in the starting lineup with Jabari Smith flanked by Alperen Şengün. Michael Shapiro, Chron, 15 Jan. 2023 Democrats hate that Medicare Advantage has been available as a pseudo-private alternative to original Medicare’s single-payer arrangement. Casey B. Mulligan, WSJ, 21 Nov. 2022 In a code division scheme, each call is encoded in a random or pseudo-random sequencing, and receivers at the other end are equipped to decode their own calls. IEEE Spectrum, 27 Apr. 2021 See All Example Sentences for pseudo
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Adjective
  • Owain Jones of Pro Football Network has suggested Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer as a potential option for the Steelers in his new mock draft.
    Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
  • New research found that the technology underpinning a slew of artificial intelligence models is now advanced enough to pass even the most difficult – Level III – mock exams in a matter of minutes.
    Leslie Picker, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Sandu’s reelection came amidst an election that was laced with allegations of Russian interference and was marred by fake bomb threats.
    Rajeev Tyagi, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Jessica Guistolise, Megan Hurley and Molly Kelley talk with CNBC in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on July 11, 2025, about fake pornographic images and videos depicting their faces made by their mutual friend Ben using AI site DeepSwap.
    Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Bondi’s appearance on Fox News comes days after Comey was indicted by a federal grand jury on two of three counts sought by prosecutors, one count of making false statements and one count of obstruction of justice, according to documents.
    Sydney Topf, The Washington Examiner, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Criminal court records reviewed by PEOPLE show the 35-year-old faces charges of public intoxication, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and a false report.
    Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • From frequent relocations to a carousel of careers (culminating in a stint in Hot Springs), his choices left indelible marks on those closest to him, including strained relationships and tangled finances.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2025
  • In other instances, the lyrics feel a bit strained.
    Juan J. Arroyo, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Imitating the speech or body language of others during a conversation is another form of masking, along with forcing eye contact or facial expressions, which may feel unnatural.
    Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2025
  • Self-tanner can sink into dry skin, leaving dark patches behind that look unnatural.
    Lily Wohlner, Allure, 23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Driving through deep water can also affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2025
  • By overcoming these hurdles, the researchers significantly improved both the mechanical stability and electromagnetic performance of the magnet.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • By springtime, the lingering sight of the giant artificial tree — still decked out in blinking lights and a red bow — was drawing attention on social media and causing concern for the mall's future.
    JC Reindl, Freep.com, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Surgeons and doctors often rely on artificial models to practice delicate procedures.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Traditional LLMs have their own set of problems, but the introduction of simulated reasoning did significantly upgrade their capabilities, and now the same could be happening with AI robotics.
    Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 25 Sep. 2025
  • This led to measuring any particle orientation or strength changes after a simulated quake.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2025

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“Pseudo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pseudo. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.

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