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as in misleading
telling or containing lies
I think he is being dishonest about how much he knows dishonest statements on the claims form
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as in fraudulent
given to or marked by cheating and deception
dishonest car dealers who roll back mileage gauges dishonest business deals that landed him in jail
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as in false
marked by, based on, or done by the use of dishonest methods to acquire something of value
dishonest appraisals of art works that were part of an elaborate scheme to defraud insurance companies
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Recent Examples of dishonest
The dishonest duo got rich from their deception, but in the age of AI slop, there is a certain charm to analogue hoaxes such as these.
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The Week Uk,
TheWeek,
18 June 2026
Some providers described assumptions that patients with substance use disorders were irresponsible, dishonest or less deserving of empathy than other patients.
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Karli Swenson,
The Conversation,
11 June 2026
Trump has years of experience with this kind of dishonest narrative flexibility.
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Cnn.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
Twelve out of 13 isn’t bad, and to harp on what hadn’t worked during the Hurricanes’ relatively brief march to the Stanley Cup Final against the Vegas Golden Knights would be disingenuous, dishonest and dumb.
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Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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The Week Uk,
TheWeek,
18 June 2026
Some providers described assumptions that patients with substance use disorders were irresponsible, dishonest or less deserving of empathy than other patients.
—
Karli Swenson,
The Conversation,
11 June 2026
Trump has years of experience with this kind of dishonest narrative flexibility.
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Cnn.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
Twelve out of 13 isn’t bad, and to harp on what hadn’t worked during the Hurricanes’ relatively brief march to the Stanley Cup Final against the Vegas Golden Knights would be disingenuous, dishonest and dumb.
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Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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Mountain views, fishing ponds, sauna The misleading name of the town aside, there’s nothing small about this property.
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The authors note apoB is particularly valuable for patients with high triglycerides, insulin resistance or lower LDL-C levels, where traditional cholesterol numbers can be misleading.
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Representing Daniell, attorney Chris Timmons said the lawsuit centers on what his client alleges was a fraudulent transfer of the property's ownership.
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Thomas and Ballard showed authorities fraudulent credentials to an unrelated sporting event, the affidavit said.
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The charge alleges a person knowingly defrauded another by using false or misleading information to obtain money, property, credit or a loan.
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Opponents of Amendment 5 have flatly called the advertisement misleading or false.
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In addition, the trial judge gave the jury erroneous instructions, the appeals court ruled.
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But such fine evidence of the erroneous human touch in the publishing process is, of course, cherished by collectors of this day.
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Shadow fleet vessels disguise their identity and purpose through a broad range of deceptive activities, including spoofing their locations and destinations.
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The complaint alleged deceptive advertising and other misconduct.
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The 2026 State of the Union speech stands in contrast, a speech by a mendacious demagogue who has degraded his listeners by debauching their instincts.
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Supporters of recent state AI regulations said the measures will address potential threats to public safety and personal privacy, and to counter any mendacious actions created by AI, while not hindering innovation.
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Warnock writes that his belief that the crooked places in America will be made straight keeps him motivated even on tough days at the Capitol.
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And ‘Meet the Press’ is crooked.
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This inquiry identified insufficient evidence to conclude that Garcia knowingly made an untruthful statement.
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Since 2019, state law has required law enforcement agencies that employ POST certificate holders to notify the board if a certificate holder knowingly made an untruthful statement during an internal affairs investigation, among other circumstances.
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“Dishonest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dishonest. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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