as in hoax
an imitation that is passed off as genuine
that is a cheap forgery, not an authentic Ming Dynasty vase
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Recent Examples of forgery
Shannon Nicole Womack, 39, has been charged with 43 counts, including endangering the welfare of a care-dependent person, identity theft, forgery and falsely pretending to hold a license, according to court records.
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Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 22 July 2025
She was charged with possession of marijuana, identity fraud and forgery.
—Meg Anderson, NPR, 21 July 2025
Womack has been hit with multiple counts, including corrupt organizations, endangering the welfare of care, unlawful use of a computer, identity theft, forgery and theft by unlawful taking.
—Essence, 25 July 2025
Womack’s charges include corrupt organizations, endangering the welfare of care, unlawful use of a computer, identity theft, forgery and theft of unlawful taking.
—Mike Stunson, Miami Herald, 22 July 2025
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Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 22 July 2025
She was charged with possession of marijuana, identity fraud and forgery.
—Meg Anderson, NPR, 21 July 2025
Womack has been hit with multiple counts, including corrupt organizations, endangering the welfare of care, unlawful use of a computer, identity theft, forgery and theft by unlawful taking.
—Essence, 25 July 2025
Womack’s charges include corrupt organizations, endangering the welfare of care, unlawful use of a computer, identity theft, forgery and theft of unlawful taking.
—Mike Stunson, Miami Herald, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forgery
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Jussie Smollett has maintained his innocence in the case, as the debate of whether or not the incident was a hoax or a hate crime has continued in the more than six years since the incident.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
14 Aug. 2025
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The authorities, though, said on Wednesday, Aug. 13, that detectives believe the whole stunt was a hoax.—
Liam Rappleye,
Freep.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Lamar said counterfeits will remain a priority for the trade group in the name of protecting American businesses and consumers.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
18 July 2025
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Smithsonian officials recommend avoiding collectibles for sale at significantly cheaper prices than compatible items, but even counterfeits can cost a lot.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Forgery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forgery. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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