Thesaurus results for SCAMSTER

scamster

noun

ˈskam(p)-stər

Definition of scamster

as in cheat

a dishonest person who uses clever means to cheat others out of something of value an ever-growing swarm of scamsters of which the Internet user should be wary

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Recent Examples of scamster But those requests for engagement and donations also create opportunities for scamsters to get in on the grassroots effort with phishing attempts and impersonation. — Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2025 The scamster said that there were problems with the gift cards and to send money in a book through UPS. — Chris Farrell, Star Tribune, 1 May 2021

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Both trail Messi by two goals in the Golden Boot race, and perhaps the fact that Tuchel has two cheat codes as opposed to one gives him the upper hand.

— Mark Hodge, NBC news, 15 July 2026
His athleticism and defensive anticipation were viewed as a cheat code by Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe, who relied on Tonali’s recovery pace and physicality to snuff out opposition transition opportunities.

— Elias Burke, New York Times, 13 July 2026

Definition of cheat

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Ukraine faces severe personnel shortages with around 200,000 military desertions and 2 million draft-dodgers, threatening its ability to sustain the war against Russia’s 2022 invasion.

— Kirsten Grieshaber, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Almost all other passengers dine at the Britannia Restaurant, and there’s also a buffet restaurant serving international cuisine, with options for vegans, vegetarians and dairy dodgers.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Jan. 2026

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Deaths by toothpick average three per year, slightly less than annual shark attack fatalities.

— Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 July 2026
In 1986, a fiberglass sculpture of a shark plunging headfirst into the roof of an ordinary-looking row house in the English town of Headington appeared as if out of nowhere.

— Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2026

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