swindles 1 of 2

plural of swindle

swindles

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of swindle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for swindles
Noun
  • Numerous high-profile accounts have been hijacked to promote crypto scams, including one of OpenAI's unofficial accounts in late 2024.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 7 Sep. 2025
  • This protection can also alert you to phishing emails and ransomware scams, keeping your personal information and digital assets safe.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Leaving aside outright frauds, pay-for-play exists on a spectrum of cost and legitimacy.
    Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 26 Aug. 2025
  • And never give up the kind of personal information that is beyond the scope of a simple quote for a service, scammers look to use this to perpetuate other frauds and attacks.
    Davey Winder, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • There may be even greater reasons to put an ad that plucks the heartstrings in front of a broader crowd.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • View gallery - 9 images The Cabana tiny house squeezes a lot of house into a length of just 20 ft (6 m).
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2025
  • As the video goes on, Jelly Roll playfully squeezes Bunnie's backside and the two share a kiss.
    Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The first mozzie of the evening stings my arm.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
  • But this kind of comment often stings.
    Time, Time, 26 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Energy beats calendars for creative work Smart creators work with their natural rhythms.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Yes, Meursault is a bit toxic with his indifference, then one beats his wife, the other beats his dog.
    Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
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