as in defrauding
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to rob by the use of trickery or threats
hundreds of people were swindled out of their savings, and all they had to show for it were fake land deeds
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Recent Examples of swindling
Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 14 Jan. 2026
Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
Named one of the 10 Best Books of 2025 by The New York Times, Angel Down follows Private Cyril Bagger, who has managed to survive the unspeakable horrors of WWI through his wits and deception, swindling fellow soldiers at every opportunity.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
From allegedly stiffing employees to allegedly swindling banks The FBI alleged that behind the scenes, McDonnell was running an even bigger con.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 29 Dec. 2025
Two people face federal fraud and money laundering charges after allegedly swindling a Caldwell business out of more than $20 million over a two-year span.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 17 Dec. 2025
The president also pardoned incarcerated reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, who were convicted of bank fraud and tax evasion in 2022 after swindling $36 million out of banks in the Atlanta area.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Oct. 2025
Noun
Her lawyers, Giuseppe Iannaccone and Marcello Bana, have denied there was a case of grand larceny, which would include fraud and swindling.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 14 Jan. 2026
Verb
Rishi Kapoor is charged with swindling investors of millions of dollars, lying to financial institutions to obtain funds to buy a luxury yacht, and failing to pay millions in taxes despite earning a seven-figure income.
—Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
Named one of the 10 Best Books of 2025 by The New York Times, Angel Down follows Private Cyril Bagger, who has managed to survive the unspeakable horrors of WWI through his wits and deception, swindling fellow soldiers at every opportunity.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
From allegedly stiffing employees to allegedly swindling banks The FBI alleged that behind the scenes, McDonnell was running an even bigger con.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 29 Dec. 2025
Two people face federal fraud and money laundering charges after allegedly swindling a Caldwell business out of more than $20 million over a two-year span.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 17 Dec. 2025
The president also pardoned incarcerated reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, who were convicted of bank fraud and tax evasion in 2022 after swindling $36 million out of banks in the Atlanta area.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swindling
Noun
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Her defrauding of the Foundation, however, surpassed that figure as FBI agents dug deeper into her theft.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
15 Dec. 2025
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And what could be more legitimate of a cause for removing a governor of the nation's central bank—which is, among other things, the lender of last resort to the country's financial institutions—than the alleged defrauding of those very financial institutions?—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Billionaire Ronald Burkle is suing political power-broker Darius Anderson, accusing his former protégé and friend of cheating him out of millions of dollars.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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An Arsenal throw-in on their right-hand side, in the 14th minute, prompts chants of ‘Same old Arsenal, always cheating’ as the clock ticks away.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The United States will compete in the relay, which starts with a section of skinning — essentially racing uphill with a free heel and climbing skins glued to the skis.—
The Sports Desk,
NBC news,
18 Feb. 2026
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Nicknamed skimo, ski mountaineering combines uphill skiing (skinning), technical climbing (bootpacking) and downhill skiing.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Those were full-time pharmacists, realtors and teachers hustling across Olympic ice for Team USA.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
27 Feb. 2026
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How does Mick Cronin survive this, sending his own player off the court after hustling hard on defense to get a piece of the ball but unfortunately too much contact and drew a foul.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The lady beetles emerging in spring actually entered your home in the fall, squeezing through small cracks to overwinter inside walls, attics, and other sheltered spaces.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
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Equipped with a deep high-rise waistband featuring internal power mesh, Icebreaker has engineered these leggings to provide a bit of extra compression without over-squeezing.—
Harry Spampinato,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Archive footage viewed on old VHS tapes and Super-8 film reveals that Cook was a talented and charismatic musician, plucking away at his Gibson while singing blues standards or original material.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Feb. 2026
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Broten remembers Pavelich plucking his guitar and singing Neil Young songs on bus rides.—
Stephen Whyno,
Twin Cities,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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However, even with that stinging loss, Musero’s attorney is riding the wave generated by the lists coming out.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
10 Mar. 2026
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Chancellor Friedrich Merz suffered a setback when his conservatives lost a regional election to the Greens, a stinging blow for the unpopular German leader compounded by a jump in support for the far right.—
Michael Nienaber,
Bloomberg,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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All the setup required was screwing in the legs.—
Noah Kaufman,
Architectural Digest,
7 Mar. 2026
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Nevertheless, on a clear if cold day the three walked through several inches of snow, screwing in the new signs.—
Jesse Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Swindling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swindling. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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