as in to cheat
to rob by the use of trickery or threats
swindlers who use the telephone to fleece senior citizens out of their savings
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Recent Examples of fleece
Esme Benjamin, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
The operations of its removal and restoration began in January 2025, with the careful dusting of the linen canvas and the removal of its fleece backing, an addition from 1983.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN, 20 Feb. 2025
Graham Rayman, New York Daily News, 28 Feb. 2025
All of this is in addition to the political and moral case for FCPA enforcement, that the United States should not turn a blind eye to companies that encourage and support corrupt foreign officials who fleece their own citizens.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Ahead, browse through flannel, fleece, and denim shackets starting at just $20.
—Esme Benjamin, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
The operations of its removal and restoration began in January 2025, with the careful dusting of the linen canvas and the removal of its fleece backing, an addition from 1983.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN, 20 Feb. 2025
Verb
Christina Ortiz, an 18-year veteran, was honored in 2022 by police brass for protecting an elderly woman who was being fleeced by a menacing con man and for solving a brother-on-brother stabbing.
—Graham Rayman, New York Daily News, 28 Feb. 2025
All of this is in addition to the political and moral case for FCPA enforcement, that the United States should not turn a blind eye to companies that encourage and support corrupt foreign officials who fleece their own citizens.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fleece
Noun
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On the other hand, the rough wool and tweed fabrics and a somber color palette of grays and muddy browns brought a level of seriousness to women’s fashion.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Apr. 2025
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These are 100 percent Merino wool, which is less common than a Merino/synthetic blend.—
Maggie Slepian,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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There's a problem these players aren't punished enough for cheating.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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And right when they're embroiled in the ensuing messy separation, new DNA evidence surfaces in Adam's case, the woman Bob cheated with turns up missing, and just like that, Sarah's back in the spotlight.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Diddy, 55, appeared in a Manhattan court looking stone-faced with mostly gray hair and a beard, but smiled upon seeing his two attorneys, Teny Geragos and Marc Agnifilo.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Mary’s hair—once long and lustrous, a lifelong point of pride—was matted to her head, Carlin noticed.—
Sarah Stillman,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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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.—
Chris Malone Méndez,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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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.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Each piece at the Vogue Vintage Market comes with a backstory—whether it’s been plucked from the runway, worn by a cultural icon, or handpicked by one of Vogue’s closest friends.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
18 Mar. 2025
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The actual smell of violet petals isn’t the result of plucking the flower to extract the fragrance.—
Fiona Embleton,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Hit the ball too far up the handle, or off the end of the head, and the bat will flex and vibrate, transferring less energy to the ball and stinging the batter’s hands.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2025
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Pets who have an encounter with stinging caterpillars will need a vet visit ASAP.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Houston dominated the boards and recorded an impressive 11 steals as the Cougars hustled to the very end.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN,
20 Mar. 2025
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And, much like their Trust counterparts, Book’s lobbying staff hustles, often literally, to keep up with their boss.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Rhodes and Reigns had an epic fight, with Reigns sticking in it with the help of the Bloodline and Rhodes surviving purely based on his own toughness.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
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Keep Light Bulbs From Sticking Outdoor light bulbs can have a knack for sticking in the socket after long periods of time, leaving you with the task of trying to unscrew a stubborn bulb without breaking the glass.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Fleece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fleece. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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