screw around

Definition of screw aroundnext
as in to cheat
to be sexually unfaithful he hired a private detective because he thought his wife was screwing around

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Recent Examples of screw around Simpson saw that all-too-rare phenomenon in Hollywood — somebody had no desire to screw around. — Jay Glennie, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025 Although, die-hard Richard Mille lovers will notice this is the first time the brand has changed the iconic screws around the outer edge of the bezels to Torq set screws, which has head slots that are distinctive and different from the norm. — Rebecca Suhrawardi, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2024 Related Story Alexandra Daddario Posed Naked On IG Alexandra doesn’t screw around with her fitness. — Korin Miller, Women's Health, 20 June 2023 What if some big musician is screwing around at sound check and sings one of [Spinal Tap’s] songs. — Melinda Newman, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019 See All Example Sentences for screw around
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  • For example, if a model figures out a way to cheat to win a game, but the human running the training doesn’t spot the cheating, then the model will learn to cheat.
    — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The move, orchestrated by Everett to satisfy the demands of the company’s top-dollar backers, cheats Michael out of his stock options and equity in the company.
    — Senior Television, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
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  • Embracing the playful energy of the runway, Nadin said a prayer before stepping out.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Big up to the D’Angelo family as well for blessing me with the opportunity to be able to have his first step out since his transition.
    — Preezy Brown, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2026

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“Screw around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/screw%20around. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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