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as in misrepresented
to use dishonest methods to achieve a goal
students who cheat on tests end up never knowing anything
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as in slept
to be sexually unfaithful
he suspects that his girlfriend is cheating on him
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as in disappointed
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 stung
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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Recent Examples of cheated
Frank also alleged that Glamour Dolls’ updates to Kickstarter backers resulted in customers believing that LFI had defrauded or cheated them.
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Rachel Brodsky, TIME, 5 Dec. 2024
According to an online post this week, Stallone appeared to have been joined by another of his contemporaries, actor Kurt Russell, who was alleged to have said the Democrats cheated in the 2020 election through mail-in ballots.
—Tom Norton, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
People were beaten down, cheated and assassinated.
—John Blake, CNN, 24 Nov. 2024
The company has repeatedly sparred in court with former executives, including a 2017 suit in which longtime executive Sharon Ford claimed that the company had cheated her out of a $1 million bonus.
—Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 13 Nov. 2024
These frustrations can be best summarized as the distinct feeling that guests are being cheated.
—Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2024
In the end, the bad actors generate the revenue from the racket, while the Amazon sellers are cheated out of inventory and sales.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 30 Sep. 2024
Rachel Brodsky, TIME, 5 Dec. 2024
According to an online post this week, Stallone appeared to have been joined by another of his contemporaries, actor Kurt Russell, who was alleged to have said the Democrats cheated in the 2020 election through mail-in ballots.
—Tom Norton, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
People were beaten down, cheated and assassinated.
—John Blake, CNN, 24 Nov. 2024
The company has repeatedly sparred in court with former executives, including a 2017 suit in which longtime executive Sharon Ford claimed that the company had cheated her out of a $1 million bonus.
—Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 13 Nov. 2024
These frustrations can be best summarized as the distinct feeling that guests are being cheated.
—Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2024
In the end, the bad actors generate the revenue from the racket, while the Amazon sellers are cheated out of inventory and sales.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheated
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Most, if not all, of these cons involve shoppers making a payment in exchange for a product or service that was misrepresented and never shipped or received.Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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Economically motivated adulteration happens when food is misrepresented for financial gain, leading to a marketplace filled with counterfeit products that cut corners.Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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The companies say they are disappointed and disagree with the decision and are currently weighing their options going forward.Brittney Melton, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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Kroger and Albertsons said they were disappointed in the ruling and were reviewing their options to appeal.Alexandra Banner, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Some carmakers, especially for electric vehicles, are cutting AM from their offerings, claiming the signal is distorted by the power system.Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Dec. 2024
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Listen closer, and the harpsichord is actually a guitar riff, distorted like many of the other instruments on Only God Was Above Us.Alex Suskind, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024
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Before he was hustled inside, his chest bounced off the wall of the building.Dan Mangan, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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As the clock ticked on with under 30 seconds remaining, Williams hustled to get the offense set before throwing a pass as time expired which fell incomplete to Rome Odunze meaning the game was over and the Bears lost.Ben Morse, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
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Minimizing the number of actions a fugitive takes before and after a crime is crucial to avoid getting caught, said Peter Young, a former FBI fugitive who evaded capture for more than seven years on terrorism charges related to releases of animals from fur farms.Gloria Pazmino, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
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Even against Carolina, just before halftime, Hurts evaded heavy pressure on a 15-yard scramble into the Panthers red zone.Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Some themes build on current trends in the market; others are plucked from consumers’ niche interests.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
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Colors plucked from nature continue to inspire.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 Dec. 2024
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Phishing efforts would fail because the passkey would not be transmitted if an attacker created a phony website or deceived a victim.Mark Vena, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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The indictment alleges that Adani and his associates deceived investors by concealing the bribery scheme.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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Report The Dodgers beat the New York Yankees in the World Series in October and are looking to maintain their momentum into 2025.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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Gradually add flour mixture in 3 additions, alternating with applesauce and reserved 1/2 cup bourbon, beginning and ending with flour mixture and beating on low speed until combined, about 2 minutes total.Anna Theoktisto, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Cheated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheated. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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