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noun

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as in doll
a three-dimensional representation of the human body used especially for displaying clothes the dummies were arranged in the store window as if they were acting out scenes

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Recent Examples of dummy
Adjective
While Stephanie’s gun is loaded with dummy bullets, Emily’s is very real. Sezin Devi Koehler, EW.com, 1 May 2025 It was supposed to be loaded with dummy rounds but a live round had found its way into the chamber. Martha Ross, Mercury News, 1 May 2025
Noun
The American Heart Association employs a bunch of dummies. Jessica Roy, The Cut, 23 June 2017 While the group did 100 to 120 chest compressions a minute on CPR dummies, or 30 compressions and two breaths, Metro took photos with her phone and streamed the scene on Facebook Live. Victoria St. Martin, Washington Post, 5 July 2017 See All Example Sentences for dummy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dummy
Adjective
  • These tech support scams combine seemingly genuine offers of help regarding security issues surrounding account activity with fake ID Captcha prompts that involve executing malicious commands using the Windows Run prompt.
    Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
  • He was charged with armed violence, use of a firearm without a firearm owner’s identification card, possession of a fake ID and drug possession.
    Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
Noun
  • This week's installment features weird dolls, presidential decrees and even a sports question!
    Holly J. Morris, NPR, 20 June 2025
  • Jones argued that the manager knew about her disabilities before the June 2024 incident and her fear of dolls, the complaint read.
    David Chiu, People.com, 18 June 2025
Noun
  • Moore had to deal with the rejection of her only attempt at a novel and the news that her Selected Poems had been remaindered at thirty cents a copy.
    Susan Gubar June 9, Literary Hub, 9 June 2025
  • Alternatively, for a Chicago water bill, a unit owner may obtain a copy of the city of Chicago water bill and full payment certificate from the Chicago Department of Finance, which can be obtained online.
    Howard Dakoff, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2025
Adjective
  • The tufted back and seat cushions add a touch of elegance, while the faux leather upholstery ensures durability and easy maintenance.
    Jené Luciani Sena may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 14 June 2025
  • Over time, it’s led me to get creative — color me an unofficial professional at finding (faux) diamonds in the rough (a.k.a. luxurious-looking, affordable gems).
    Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 14 June 2025
Noun
  • Working with the Department of Defense, along with NASA's flight control teams, the Artemis 2 crew members rehearse a launch pad abort scenario, using mannequins.
    Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 19 June 2025
  • Each has its own theme, but all of the mannequins are arranged at floor level, with visitors invited to move between and among them, providing a unique opportunity to see looks from all angles and just inches away.
    Kelly Wetherille, Footwear News, 13 June 2025
Noun
  • The strike hinges on a single issue: SAG-AFTRA’s strong concerns regarding consent and compensation for the use of AI replicas.
    Jennifer Maas, Variety, 10 June 2025
  • Infantino has appeared at Trump's rallies, dined with him at Davos, and even presented him with a replica of the FIFA Club World Cup trophy — now displayed in the Oval Office.
    Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
Adjective
  • In a statement, Kraft Heinz said nearly 90% of its U.S. products are already free of synthetic dyes.
    Maria Godoy, NPR, 17 June 2025
  • The push to end synthetic dyes In April, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the HHS asked the food industry to stop using synthetic food dyes.
    Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 17 June 2025
Noun
  • So, the parallel thing that I’ve been frustrated by recently is not just calling Trump stupid, but calling Trump voters stupid.
    Drew Broussard May 22, Literary Hub, 22 May 2025
  • Sometimes too stupid is actually smartski but sometimes is just stupid stupid.
    Caroline Downey, National Review, 27 Mar. 2025

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“Dummy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dummy. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.

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