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as in deception
the inclination or practice of misleading others through lies or trickery
a conscienceless adventuress who never earned anything except through cheating
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as in adultery
a sexual encounter or relationship between a married person and someone other than their spouse
she swore that if there was ever any cheating, she'd leave in a heartbeat
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as in dishonest
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as in misrepresenting
to use dishonest methods to achieve a goal
students who cheat on tests end up never knowing anything
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as in lying
to be sexually unfaithful
he suspects that his girlfriend is cheating on him
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as in disappointing
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 hustling
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 cheating
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 21 Oct. 2024
This might seem like cheating, but both.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2024
Over time, employers develop understanding of a credential provider’s admissions standards, academic or training rigor, their tolerance for cheating, and similar factors such as whether someone with a specific badge can actually do the job.
—Derek Newton, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Kink shame isn’t an excuse for cheating or betraying a partner or their trust.
—Myisha Battle, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024
What happens when the agent starts messing up or cheating?
—Gillian Hadfield, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2024
Kirill Shevchenko, currently 69th in the chess world rankings, was competing at the Spanish Team Championship in the Spanish enclave of Melilla when the alleged instance of cheating occurred.
—George Ramsay, CNN, 16 Oct. 2024
That said, the couple has experienced bumps in the road in the past, which includes Rubi Rose publicly alluding that the rapper was cheating back in February 2023.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 4 Oct. 2024
Later it was revealed that the Astros were cheating, using technology at Minute Maid Park to steal the Dodgers’ signs.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Verb
Neither of the two has ever confirmed that the reason for their breakup was indeed cheating, and Garfield and Stone remain friends to this day.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 21 Oct. 2024
This might seem like cheating, but both.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2024
Over time, employers develop understanding of a credential provider’s admissions standards, academic or training rigor, their tolerance for cheating, and similar factors such as whether someone with a specific badge can actually do the job.
—Derek Newton, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Kink shame isn’t an excuse for cheating or betraying a partner or their trust.
—Myisha Battle, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024
What happens when the agent starts messing up or cheating?
—Gillian Hadfield, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2024
Kirill Shevchenko, currently 69th in the chess world rankings, was competing at the Spanish Team Championship in the Spanish enclave of Melilla when the alleged instance of cheating occurred.
—George Ramsay, CNN, 16 Oct. 2024
That said, the couple has experienced bumps in the road in the past, which includes Rubi Rose publicly alluding that the rapper was cheating back in February 2023.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 4 Oct. 2024
Later it was revealed that the Astros were cheating, using technology at Minute Maid Park to steal the Dodgers’ signs.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheating
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But because pressured waterfowl aren’t easy to fool, hunters have been trying to perfect the art of decoy deception to swing the odds in their favor.Alice Jones Webb, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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On Thursday, Prime Video debuted the first trailer for its series adaptation of the 1999 teen movie, all eight episodes premiering Nov. 21 on the streamer, bringing a familiar tale of deception to a new locale with all new characters.Glenn Garner, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2024
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The flick was a comedic noir that imagined a Hollywood where cartoons and humans live together, and the plot involved murder, adultery, blackmail and other adult topics.Victoria Edel, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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She’s getting beheaded for committing adultery with a distant cousin.Elle Carroll, Vulture, 18 June 2024
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Because there are five meaningful ways that honest messaging beats dishonest marketing.Drew Gerber, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Whereas John Kerry at his convention had struggled to create meaning—no matter how stupid, dishonest, or clichéd—George Bush seemed to be plotting its demise.Yiyun Li, Harper's Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024
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As season seven of Love Is Blind played out on screen, Tyler Francis has been accused of lying about his children on the reality dating series—and the details just keep getting worse.Glamour, Glamour, 21 Oct. 2024
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What’s lying beneath the surfaces is even more brutal – poachers in the woods, men waiting to sell women on the black market.Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 20 Oct. 2024
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Read Article > Elon Musk spent Election Day on X praising men, amplifying anti-immigrant conspiracies, and accusing Democrats of voter fraud.Vox Staff, Vox, 6 Nov. 2024
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The pauses on some ads come as election officials have already spent weeks trying to combat viral misinformation about the election, including uncorroborated allegations of machines flipping votes and claims of widespread fraud in mail ballots.Clare Duffy, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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Chief Judge Amanda Hunter appointed Jeff Lindsey to the role after Stanley’s disbarment — ordered in September over her misconduct in office — took effect Friday.Shelly Bradbury, The Denver Post, 4 Nov. 2024
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An independent probe by Franchise concluded that the company had no involvement in—nor any knowledge of—Kahn’s alleged misconduct, according to Orlofsky.Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 4 Nov. 2024
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The Haganah, seen as the defense force of the mainstream Jewish community, were often duplicitous with the British and other extremist groups.Eliot A. Cohen, Foreign Affairs, 19 June 2015
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Here, Russell speaks with Rolling Stone about what real-life diplomats think of Kate Wyler, the chaotic relationship between Kate and her duplicitous husband Hal (Rufus Sewell), getting to work with Allison Janney in this new season, memories from her time on The Americans, and more.Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 26 Oct. 2024
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Police said the man was charged with arson and evading arrest.Raul Trey Lopez, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Oct. 2024
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The evading driver was about 5-foot-10 and was wearing a white hoodie with a black hood and sweat pants, police said.Josh LaBella, Connecticut Post, 29 Sep. 2024
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“Cheating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheating. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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