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quacks

noun

plural of quack

as in frauds

one who makes false claims of identity or expertise don't bother to see that guy, as I've heard he's a quack with no actual training

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Recent Examples of quacks But let’s circle back to TV‘s patron saint of affable, oft–insidious quacks. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 16 Dec. 2025 Automatic ducking doesn't add quacks to your soundtrack. — PC Magazine, 15 Nov. 2025 As experts departed, quacks arrived. — Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 9 Sep. 2025 Medallion’s Derek Lo figures that his software can cut through the system’s redundancies, slashing the time and cost of paperwork designed to prevent quacks from practicing medicine and safeguard patients that’s spiraled into something burdensome. — Amy Feldman, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025

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In 2018, Modi was accused by Indian authorities of orchestrating one of the country’s largest bank frauds in modern history.

— Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
In 2024, Bankman-Fried was sentenced to 25 years in prison for orchestrating what prosecutors have called one of the biggest financial frauds in American history.

— Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of frauds

Noun

The Institute assists some 2,700 museums, libraries, and archival organizations, and, in this case, assisted the Ontario Provincial Police, exposing fakes and ultimately testifying for the prosecution in the trial of one of the fraudsters.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 21 Aug. 2026
The second-round pass rusher made aggressive mistakes, falling twice for option fakes and overrunning a screen pass early.

— Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of fakes

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The schedule is forgivable, even by ACC standards, but a rematch on the road against Notre Dame will separate the Canes as contenders or pretenders.

— Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026
Now, hardship seems to be an end in itself, a battle scar or badge of honor that distinguishes true backpackers from mere pretenders.

— Tim Brinkhof, Time, 4 May 2026

Definition of pretenders

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Filling Decorative Pillow Shams Decorative pillow shams in guest bedrooms that get little use offer an easy way to repurpose old towels.

— Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 16 Aug. 2026
Linen bedding can get costly fast, but this quilt set comes in at under $200—and includes matching shams.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2026

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