pump-faked

verb

past tense of pump-fake
as in stutter-stepped

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  1. evaded
  2. sidestepped
  3. dodged
Verb
  • But Iran has, in many cases, successfully evaded the sanctions by setting up new front companies.
    — Rob Wile, NBC news, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The first, a corner, saw McBurnie free at the far post to hit a shot Lammens did well to claw out before the ball fell to Semi Ajayi in space in the six-yard box, having evaded Harry Maguire and Noussair Mazraoui.
    — Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of evaded
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  • The Marine Corps is also on track to meet its recruiting goal this year, according to officials, having largely sidestepped the deeper struggles facing the other services.
    — Steven Beynon, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The South African Reserve Bank blocked funds belonging to Kastelo in late 2025 after uncovering transfers that allegedly sidestepped local capital regulations, Business Day reported.
    — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of sidestepped
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  • Throughout the morning, a steady influx of voters walking into the library dodged eager campaign staffers handing out political flyers in the parking lot, hoping to win last minute votes for their candidates.
    — Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The measure is intended to get ahead of Chinese manufacturers, who have dodged previous US trade barriers by shifting production between a litany of third countries.
    — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of dodged
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“Pump-faked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pump-faked. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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