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as in faux
being such in appearance only and made with or manufactured from usually cheaper materials
opposed to the unnecessary killing of animals, she'll consider wearing only fake furs
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as in counterfeit
being such in appearance only and made or manufactured with the intention of committing fraud
arrested for peddling "designer" watches that were fake
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as in mock
lacking in natural or spontaneous quality
the boss's pitiful attempts at humor were met with fake laughter
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as in double
not being or expressing what one appears to be or express
the fake friendliness of the sales rep made me want to gag
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as in hoax
an imitation that is passed off as genuine
experts declared that one of the museum's prized paintings was actually a fake
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as in fraud
one who makes false claims of identity or expertise
a hidden-camera investigation revealed that the so-called psychic was a fake
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as in to counterfeit
to imitate or copy especially in order to deceive
pranksters faked giant footprints and then claimed that they had seen Bigfoot
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as in to pretend
to present a false appearance of
while running for class president, Dan was not above faking friendship with people just to get their votes
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as in to concoct
to perform, make, or do without preparation
if you give me the gist of the plan, I can probably fake enough for the speech
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as in to evade
to elude (an opponent in a sports contest) by making a deceptive or agile movement
the running back faked the defense by stepping to his left and then quickly cutting to the right
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as in deception
the inclination or practice of misleading others through lies or trickery
if the product were any good, the company wouldn't have to resort to fakery to get people to buy it
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fake documents
a fake identity
a falsified identity
a fraudulent identity
a counterfeit identity
a fictitious identity
a feigned identity
fake news
a fake smile
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Recent Examples of fake
James Mercadante, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
Turning Point founder Charlie Kirk and Tyler Bowyer, Turning Point’s chief operating officer who has been charged in Arizona’s 2020 fake elector scheme, also are among the dozens of speakers.
—Stephanie Murray, The Arizona Republic, 12 Dec. 2024
Adriana Lee, WWD, 26 Nov. 2024
On the ensuing snap, the Cardinals changed their play and ran a play fake to get Murray on the perimeter.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
Penn State faked a punt from its 34-yard line with freshman tight end Luke Reynolds breaking off a 32-yard run.
—Stewart Mandel, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
Watch Holiday in Santa Fe on Hulu Christmas on the Farm
Things get a little wild when a fake New York socialite who lied about her backstory to get a book deal gets a visit from her publisher on the farm.
—James Mercadante, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
Turning Point founder Charlie Kirk and Tyler Bowyer, Turning Point’s chief operating officer who has been charged in Arizona’s 2020 fake elector scheme, also are among the dozens of speakers.
—Stephanie Murray, The Arizona Republic, 12 Dec. 2024
Noun
Today’s dupe culture doesn’t help, as digital denizens proudly flash their fakes on social media.
—Adriana Lee, WWD, 26 Nov. 2024
On the ensuing snap, the Cardinals changed their play and ran a play fake to get Murray on the perimeter.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
Verb
Instead, Smith faked a handoff, checked the ball down to Walker and was nearly intercepted again after the ball ricocheted off the running back’s hands.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
Penn State faked a punt from its 34-yard line with freshman tight end Luke Reynolds breaking off a 32-yard run.
—Stewart Mandel, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
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Gary’s hitman personas can turn up the charm, abrasiveness, or faux bravado as the situation requires it.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
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Get a glimpse at all of Kardashian's Christmas trees and decorations below. 2024 The entrepreneur chose a massive flocked faux fir as the 2024 Christmas centerpiece for her Hidden Hills, Calif., residence.Andrea Wurzburger, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
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Avoid Counterfeit Products and Similar Scams Unfortunately, the vape market can be easily overwhelmed with counterfeit and fake products.Lydia Kariuki, The Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2024
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Platforms utilizing blockchain for drug traceability and combating counterfeit medications.Chrissa McFarlane, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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In August 2022, China launched a mock military blockade of Taiwan after Nancy Pelosi became the first serving U.S. House speaker to visit the island in 25 years.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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There are the burgers, wings, tacos and nachos along with craft and mock cocktails, wine and of course beers, which are available in 40-ounce steins.Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Dec. 2024
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Here’s who reimagined the character as a clever but underestimated woman Sept. 5, 2024 Bates has particularly relished the opportunity to play the double life of her character, who is constantly three steps ahead of those around her.Max Gao, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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Levinson family Levinson, who lives in Mantua, N.J,, is cancer-free after a year of treatment that included chemotherapy and a double mastectomy.Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 18 Dec. 2024
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The lines on the pages have blurred, with themes from across literature forging new kinds of fantasies and fiction that attract book lovers and occasional readers alike.Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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Pop-up shops, interactive installations and brand activations can generate excitement and buzz, offering unique and memorable moments that forge deeper relationships with consumers.Yuriy Boykiv, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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For instance, pretending to admire them will go to great lengths, especially compared to providing them with a reality check or confronting them about their mistakes, behavior, or values.Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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In 1966, Cole starred with Deborah Walley (Gidget Goes Hawaiian) in the 3D sci-fi film The Bubble and appeared on an episode of Gunsmoke in which his character pretended to be the son of a man killed by Matt Dillon (James Arness).Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
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The troubling facet is that the story is entirely concocted and does not necessarily reflect what my dad actually encountered.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Whether your recipient wants to concoct a tasty array of their favorite cheeses or stand it up for kitchen decor, this serving board will impress with its sleek appearance and durability.Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2024
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Aaron Taylor-Johnson is finding new ways to evade questions regarding those James Bond casting rumors.Tommy McArdle, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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These malicious programs leverage artificial intelligence to adapt and evade traditional security measures.John Chirillo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Fake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fake. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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