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as in perverts
a person of low moral character
some sleaze will try to make a buck off of this tragedy
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2
as in bastards
a person whose behavior is offensive to others
a real sleaze who is constantly mooching off friends, and friends of friends
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sleazes
Noun
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As the younger generation moves out and development creeps into Nepal’s Mustang District, an old way of life is in danger of dying out.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
9 Oct. 2025 -
The atmosphere of a Gothic novel creeps over you; encroaching mist along the outcroppings.—
Leanna Renee Hieber,
Big Think,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The sequel sees Odenkirk’s Hutch Mansell attempt to take a family vacation, only to cross paths with violent jerks played by Colin Hanks and Sharon Stone.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
22 Sep. 2025
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The mechanism feels smooth and sturdy—no awkward jerks or wobbles.—
Zoë Sessums,
Architectural Digest,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The biggest losers are the very citizens electing these clowns.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Oct. 2025
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More than a decade later, the series continues to reimagine American histories and channel primal fears — from clowns and cults, to witches and ghosts — with each installment cloaked in social commentary and camp.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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At least 51 people and two dogs have been rescued in Kipnuk and Kwigillingok since the weekend, and over 1,000 others have been displaced and are currently in shelters, a local tribal health agency said.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
13 Oct. 2025
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Initially, sticking to the same routine even on weekends helps dogs adjust.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Sure enough, there was a cute little skunk staring back at me.—
Steven Sullivan,
The Conversation,
29 Sep. 2025
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Rabies can be found in many other wildlife species, including raccoons, skunks, coyotes and foxes.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Sure enough, there was a cute little skunk staring back at me.—
Steven Sullivan,
The Conversation,
29 Sep. 2025
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Rabies can be found in many other wildlife species, including raccoons, skunks, coyotes and foxes.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These jokers in Indianapolis acting the fool.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Sleazes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sleazes. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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