1
as in tricked
to cause to believe what is untrue
I fooled him into thinking that we were driving to the store, not to his surprise birthday party
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as in joked
to make jokes
an edgy comedian fooling with an appreciative college audience
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Recent Examples of fooled
Also, unlike its many imposters (and there are many similar looking wireless lamps out there, so don’t be fooled), the Poldina comes with a 1-year warranty on the battery and a 2-year warranty for any defects.
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Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 27 Feb. 2025
Heat star Tyler Herro admitted to being fooled earlier this month, while a post from the account instigated a war of words between Kevin Garnett and Draymond Green.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 27 Feb. 2025
This is desperation masquerading as generosity, and nobody should be fooled.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven Tian, TIME, 26 Feb. 2025
But don’t be fooled by the debate over current law versus current policy baselines, or by unfounded claims that tax cuts pay for themselves.
—Howard Gleckman, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Doctors for America and Nurses for America opposed Kennedy’s nomination, never fooled by RFK Jr’s insincerity.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 21 Feb. 2025
Don’t be fooled though; quiet confidence isn’t about staying quiet and pushing your thoughts and feelings down.
—Rachana Adyanthaya, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
The former Kent State basketball star fooled defenders with his quickness and agility, and used his broad shoulders, large base and rare body control to make contested catches.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
Don’t be fooled by the dry title.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2025
Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 27 Feb. 2025
Heat star Tyler Herro admitted to being fooled earlier this month, while a post from the account instigated a war of words between Kevin Garnett and Draymond Green.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 27 Feb. 2025
This is desperation masquerading as generosity, and nobody should be fooled.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven Tian, TIME, 26 Feb. 2025
But don’t be fooled by the debate over current law versus current policy baselines, or by unfounded claims that tax cuts pay for themselves.
—Howard Gleckman, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Doctors for America and Nurses for America opposed Kennedy’s nomination, never fooled by RFK Jr’s insincerity.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 21 Feb. 2025
Don’t be fooled though; quiet confidence isn’t about staying quiet and pushing your thoughts and feelings down.
—Rachana Adyanthaya, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
The former Kent State basketball star fooled defenders with his quickness and agility, and used his broad shoulders, large base and rare body control to make contested catches.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
Don’t be fooled by the dry title.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2025
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“Fooled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fooled. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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