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
Michelle Tchea, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
In other photos, Khai was snapped climbing a tree, as well as walking outdoors in a skeleton costume and vibrant red and purple fleece for Halloween.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 15 July 2024
However, Albany has fleeced transit every year for the past 30 years by reclassifying regional taxes earmarked for agencies, like the MTA, as money already contributed by the state.
—Diane Di Stasio, New York Daily News, 30 June 2024
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Noun
Highly durable and stretchy, the pants have a lightweight construction and relaxed fit that's fortified with the brand's soft fleece lining for extra warmth.
—Michelle Tchea, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
In other photos, Khai was snapped climbing a tree, as well as walking outdoors in a skeleton costume and vibrant red and purple fleece for Halloween.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
Even in the context of this article, streaming was once cable and is slowly picking that model back up after years of trying to create something different, fleecing workers and consumers in the process.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 15 July 2024
However, Albany has fleeced transit every year for the past 30 years by reclassifying regional taxes earmarked for agencies, like the MTA, as money already contributed by the state.
—Diane Di Stasio, New York Daily News, 30 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fleece
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For those traveling to cooler climates, consider this wool option from Cole Haan.Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2024
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The garments, often in thick off-white Scottish wool gabardine, blend his signature eye-popping pop-art aesthetic with a reverence for the cathedral’s centuries-old legacy with medieval touches.Thomas Adamson, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
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Cut to a year later, and Layla is feeling down after being dumped by her cheating boyfriend right before the holidays.Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 27 Nov. 2024
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Parade balloons seem to cheat physics in order to move through the sky.Rhett Allain, WIRED, 27 Nov. 2024
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However, Turkey's hair transplant clinics are heavily regulated.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
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During the hour-long performance, the artists tied their braids—some 65 feet of hair in total—to the museum’s facade.Gameli Hamelo, ARTnews.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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The investigation reveals a dismal picture of a company with a sales culture that depends on squeezing infirm and elderly patients and the government for every penny.Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 13 Nov. 2024
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Often the rookie spends several minutes adjusting their chair, finding the right eye relief, and remembering their shooting form before ever squeezing the trigger for that first dry fire.Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 13 Nov. 2024
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Some congressional staffers could also be plucked to work in the new administration at HHS or the White House.Victoria Knight, Axios, 18 Nov. 2024
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The mbira—a wooden board over which iron keys of varying lengths are affixed and plucked to create a metallic sound—is an old instrument found throughout much of Africa and the Americas.Percy Zvomuya, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2024
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Ahead of Election Day coming up on Tuesday Nov. 5, the hip-hop hitmaker delivered a fiery speech that lasted nearly 10 minutes, complete with stinging soundbites and her signature, seemingly off-the-cuff swagger at Wisconsin State Fair Park in West Allis, Wisconsin, a suburb outside Milwaukee.Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2024
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The decision means audiences can expect Stewart to continue needling lawmakers as well as a future President Kamala Harris or Donald Trump with his stinging commentary and satire well into their first year in office.Liam Reilly, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
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For the 456, Ferrari bestowed it with a 5.5-liter naturally aspirated V12 that made 436 horsepower and more than 400 lb-ft of torque, which is more than adequate for hustling across the continent.Christian Gilbertsen, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2024
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Defensive end Austin Booker, hustling from the back side, dived and tried to trip up Demercado but missed.Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2024
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Snagging a deal on Woot is about being quick, as these deals don't stick for long, disappearing as soon as stock runs out (which is usually pretty quick).Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Lack Of Memorability In the whirlwind of pitch meetings and decks, a forgettable brand means your company might not stick in investors’ minds.Kate Buckley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Fleece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fleece. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.
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