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as in counterfeits
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 frauds
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 forges
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 pretends
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 devises
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 evades
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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Recent Examples of fakes
Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
Collectors can usually spot fakes by telltale signs like overly bright colors, missing holographic Pop Mart stickers, or the wrong number of teeth.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Criminals exploit publicly available photos and recordings to create realistic digital fakes.
—Brian Greenberg, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Experts say the fakes commonly appear on online auction sites, often offered at seemingly bargain prices.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2025
The fakes, sold both as plush figures and plush keychains, are small enough for a child to fit the doll in their mouth and block their airway.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 21 Aug. 2025
But the streamers also can use AI to detect fakes better than ever, neutralizing the incentive to cheat.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 20 Aug. 2025
The fourth installment will tackle new responsibilities for those in leadership at UBN — now Alex, Stella (Greta Lee) and Marion Cotillard’s Celine Dumont, the ever-expanding world of artificial intelligence and deep fakes and of course the truth and trust in journalism.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2025
Authentic dolls also have nine teeth, while fakes may show a different number or overly bright colors.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 16 Aug. 2025
Or maybe the trend falters, fakes overwhelm the feel of exclusivity, and newer IPs eclipse it in the fickle pace of Gen‑Z fandom.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Noun
Yet the dolls and their fakes continue to be sold in large quantities both domestically and overseas.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
Collectors can usually spot fakes by telltale signs like overly bright colors, missing holographic Pop Mart stickers, or the wrong number of teeth.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Criminals exploit publicly available photos and recordings to create realistic digital fakes.
—Brian Greenberg, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Experts say the fakes commonly appear on online auction sites, often offered at seemingly bargain prices.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2025
The fakes, sold both as plush figures and plush keychains, are small enough for a child to fit the doll in their mouth and block their airway.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 21 Aug. 2025
But the streamers also can use AI to detect fakes better than ever, neutralizing the incentive to cheat.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 20 Aug. 2025
The fourth installment will tackle new responsibilities for those in leadership at UBN — now Alex, Stella (Greta Lee) and Marion Cotillard’s Celine Dumont, the ever-expanding world of artificial intelligence and deep fakes and of course the truth and trust in journalism.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2025
Authentic dolls also have nine teeth, while fakes may show a different number or overly bright colors.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
Verb
The story follows Bárbara, rebellious and broke, who fakes her way into a convent for a private room and some peace—only to find herself on an unexpected spiritual journey.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 16 Aug. 2025
Or maybe the trend falters, fakes overwhelm the feel of exclusivity, and newer IPs eclipse it in the fickle pace of Gen‑Z fandom.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fakes
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The non-profit said more oversight could help other counterfeits from entering the country in the future.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
25 Aug. 2025
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Zhang said more companies may face lawsuits from Pop Mart over Lafufus, but counterfeits might also decrease as Pop Mart ramps up its production.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
24 Aug. 2025
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Certain frauds included requests to share bank details or to pay upfront costs associated with onboarding, such as certification or background check fees.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Attackers also use email to launch ransomware attacks, deliver malware and pursue frauds such as spoof executive requests.—
David Prosser,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Nosferatu Desperate for connection, young lonely Ellen (Lily-Rose Depp) unwittingly forges a spiritual bond with Count Olork, Nosferatu (Bill Skarsgård), in the early 1800s.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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Fiddelke can do the same, if willing, to address glaring value chain pain points, demonstrate how AI forges strategic edge rather than curing operating metrics, protect digital strategists from noisy, operational IT concerns, and insist upon meaningful results accountability.—
Noah Barsky,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In the clip, the pair execute the moves to the song’s post-chorus, before a bonnet-wearing Colbert pretends to choke on something, causing Gaga to erupt in laughter.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
10 Sep. 2025
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Seeing Laura come down the deck, Cherry pretends to be drowning.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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No one wants to give up on Erica, especially Uhura, who devises a plan to send another shuttle through the wormhole to rescue Erica.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
4 Sep. 2025
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Mary’s enterprising sister Edith (Laura Carmichael) devises a plan to invite Coward, in whose show their friend Guy Dexter (Dominic West), now secretly in a relationship with their former servant Thomas (Robert James-Collier), is appearing.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
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Renewed sanctions may not deal much of an economic blow to Iran, especially if China evades them, but can be a potent political tool to stir fears of vulnerability and future military action, a Washington Institute expert argued.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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There has been a lot of research into understanding how cancer evades the body’s immune system, and the ways that science might be able to get around that.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Aug. 2025
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These hoaxes tax the resources of police departments and put an unquantifiable mental strain on the victims, ratcheting up the importance of putting a stop to them.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
1 Sep. 2025
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The bureau warned that these hoaxes not only waste law enforcement time and resources but also endanger lives.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Crazy as this sport is, all four teams might be pretenders.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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But the Bolts don't have enough pieces to go from pretenders to contenders.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Fakes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fakes. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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