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verb

past tense of feign

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of feigned
Adjective
Fey and Poehler interrupted the host’s monologue, much to his (feigned) surprise, and critiqued his joke telling. Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2025 Behind the feigned admiration lurks a depth charge of judgement or criticism. John Bowe, Contributor, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2025 Sugarcane repeats Obama’s feigned concern for the plight of indigenous people that first worked magic in 2008, an America-last doc about Canada’s Sugarcane reserve. Armond White, National Review, 17 Jan. 2025 If responding to questions with feigned but believable thoughtfulness was all that mattered, Lindsey Graham would be President. Jay Caspian Kang, The New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for feigned
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feigned
Adjective
  • Most recent mock drafts are also split between an offensive lineman or cornerback Will Johnson from Michigan.
    Jim Sergent, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Take a look at how Omar Kelly envisions the first round playing out in the second and likely final version of his mock draft, unless there’s a trade made before Thursday night’s first-round kickoff.
    Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Expect more fake eggs made of colored marshmallows or even potatoes on this year’s Easter spread With egg prices stubbornly high, the internet has offered up a host of alternatives, with crafters painting rocks and influencers dyeing everything from marshmallows to potatoes.
    William Lambers, Hartford Courant, 18 Apr. 2025
  • This dog sofa features furniture-quality construction, with fake leather upholstery, memory foam internal padding and legs to hold it off the floor.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The newly vegan sister-in-law then called the caterer and pretended to be the bride, adding five new vegan options and approving a $1,500 charge.
    Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
  • Josef and Rosemarie raised three of Elisabeth's children, who Josef pretended Elisabeth left on their doorstep, while Elisabeth was forced to raise three of her children in a locked underground compound without windows.
    Jessica Sager, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Throughout the series, the strained relationship between father and son highlights the repercussions of family communication breakdowns.
    Laurel Donnellan, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
  • But the discussion around Golden this season has been muted, strained and careful all the way to the end, Monday’s dramatic 65-63 comeback win against Houston to seize the title.
    Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • By that same time next year, Munn had a nipple delay procedure, lymph node dissection, a double mastectomy, and reconstructive surgery.
    Jenna Ryu, SELF, 10 Apr. 2025
  • By the time Survivor’s post-merge double elimination episode was complete, only one original Vula member stood to live another day.
    Nick Caruso, TVLine, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • When Newcastle received an influx of cash from a sovereign wealth fund, fans assumed a legion of superstars would lead them to Champions League glory.
    Brett Koremenos, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
  • It has long been assumed that no such loan write-offs are allowed to be included in clubs’ PSR calculations.
    Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • But the jitters still shook him, a false-start whistle blowing on his first 40-yard attempt at February’s NFL combine.
    Luca Evans, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2025
  • As with most of his career as a conspiracist, RFK is tying together little kernels of truth into a false narrative and then framing it as just asking common-sense.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • By After Testing Over 30 Best Sellers By Siena Gagliano Unlike balms, which can make lip color slide around, a primer locks it in while keeping lips soft and comfortable.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 2 Mar. 2025
  • For lip color, reach for the Merit Beauty Signature lipsticks.
    Loren Savini, Allure, 22 Jan. 2025

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“Feigned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feigned. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.

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