Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smoke screens
Noun
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Stop forcing parents to choose between their careers and their families, and instead empower them to succeed on both fronts.—
Liz Teran,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025 -
Wilcox’s defenses have multiple fronts using four and three down linemen, stemming on the same play and disguised coverages.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Certain frauds included requests to share bank details or to pay upfront costs associated with onboarding, such as certification or background check fees.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Attackers also use email to launch ransomware attacks, deliver malware and pursue frauds such as spoof executive requests.—
David Prosser,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These hoaxes tax the resources of police departments and put an unquantifiable mental strain on the victims, ratcheting up the importance of putting a stop to them.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
1 Sep. 2025
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The bureau warned that these hoaxes not only waste law enforcement time and resources but also endanger lives.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Smoke screens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smoke%20screens. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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