as in cheats
to be sexually unfaithful
he hired a private detective because he thought his wife was screwing around
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Five average players committed to protecting the middle of the ice are more effective than four great ones and one who cheats for offence.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
8 May 2026 -
The top-two primary system also cheats voters by pushing all candidates onto one primary ballot.—
John Seiler,
Oc Register,
29 Apr. 2026
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Lindsay Lohan steps out in an all-leather look for the Guccicore 2027 fashion show in New York City on May 16.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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As the sun falls, Johnny Leach steps out of his Brooklyn apartment and onto the wet street before ducking into the subway station.—
Jenna Thompson
March 27,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Screws around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/screws%20around. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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