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as in to misrepresent
to use dishonest methods to achieve a goal
students who cheat on tests end up never knowing anything
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2
as in to lie
to be sexually unfaithful
he suspects that his girlfriend is cheating on him
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as in to disappoint
to fall short in satisfying the expectation or hope of
the daredevil survived his plunge over the falls with barely a scratch, having cheated death once again
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as in to squeeze
to rob by the use of trickery or threats
a despicable confidence man who heartlessly cheated elderly people out of their savings
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as in dodger
a dishonest person who uses clever means to cheat others out of something of value
a cheat at cards
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Recent Examples of cheat
Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2025
Alex Cora was on a one-year contract as the Red Sox manager, beloved in the clubhouse but still reviled in many corners for his participation in the Astros cheating scandal.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2025
Ryan Johnston, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2025
However, the real cheat code may be turning away from the idyllic and amplifying the real-life stories of parents who share similar struggles.
—Christian Dashiell, Parents, 10 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Exes Billy Crudup and Claire Danes reunited at NYU’s Tisch Gala this week, more than two decades after a cheating scandal led to the downfall of Crudup’s relationship with his then-pregnant partner, Mary-Louise Parker.
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Her rule aligns with what longevity experts typically say: Occasional cheat meals are fine.
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Corson proceeded to inform the court of Petersen’s previous convictions in 2016 and 2017 when she was charged with misrepresenting herself as her sister when stopped by law enforcement.—
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If users can’t verify sources or if AI search engines misrepresent information, misinformation becomes harder to combat.—
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For Manal, the real power of the album lies in speaking up about topics considered taboo in society.—
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The biggest game-changer for apparel and textiles lies at the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), automation and supply chain visibility.—
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Others were disappointed on the teen's behalf that her dad didn't step in to support her.—
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And the first half didn’t disappoint.—
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Carving her own musical lane in an industry so determined to squeeze her into a box has been a challenge, but PinkPantheress isn’t one to let outside voices get to her.—
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The New York Times: In pressing forward with its assault on Gaza, Israel hopes to squeeze Hamas into releasing the remaining hostages.—
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The layoffs of roughly 7,000 Internal Revenue Service probationary workers beginning this week probably mean the end of the agency’s plan to go after high-wealth tax dodgers and could spell disaster for revenue collection, experts say.—
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The baseball world will look back at this era of dodger baseball 30 years from now and have nothing but fond memories and positive things to say about it.—
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In a statement, Hamas accused Israel of trying to evade the framework of the original ceasefire agreement that both sides agreed to in January.—
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But then that peripheral shooter will get lucky, evade three hits in a row, and suddenly the boss, perhaps sensing a soft target, is at that fighter's back.—
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Kalvin sleeps next to him every night, the physical pressure helping the boy get better rest.—
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Luxury log cabins sleep four or eight and offer full kitchens, dining and living areas, heated floors, A/C, flat-screen TVs with DirecTV, and queen-size sleeper sofas.—
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Houston dominated the boards and recorded an impressive 11 steals as the Cougars hustled to the very end.—
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And, much like their Trust counterparts, Book’s lobbying staff hustles, often literally, to keep up with their boss.—
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“Cheat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheat. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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