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as in dishonest
marked by, based on, or done by the use of dishonest methods to acquire something of value
hoping to get millions from the insurance company, the man made the fraudulent claim that he had been seriously injured in the accident
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as in deceptive
given to or marked by cheating and deception
fraudulent citizens who cheat on their taxes
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Recent Examples of fraudulent
In 2023, federal prosecutors in New York City announced guilty pleas by immigration attorneys accused of preparing fraudulent asylum applications and affidavits and coaching clients to lie under oath.
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Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 26 May 2026
By enabling native credential authentication inside existing shipment workflows, the joint solution reduces fraudulent transfers, strengthens chain-of-custody documentation, and lowers supply chain risk immediately.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
For example, the model might tell you there is a 30% chance a particular transaction is fraudulent.
—Eric Siegel, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Because fraudulent transactions are rare on a per-transaction basis, the model has seen relatively few examples of what fraud looks like across every type of customer.
—Pragati Awasthi, The Conversation, 26 May 2026
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Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 26 May 2026
By enabling native credential authentication inside existing shipment workflows, the joint solution reduces fraudulent transfers, strengthens chain-of-custody documentation, and lowers supply chain risk immediately.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
For example, the model might tell you there is a 30% chance a particular transaction is fraudulent.
—Eric Siegel, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Because fraudulent transactions are rare on a per-transaction basis, the model has seen relatively few examples of what fraud looks like across every type of customer.
—Pragati Awasthi, The Conversation, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fraudulent
Adjective
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The tradeoff is real, and pretending otherwise would be dishonest.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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The election took place amid a surge in violent crime and corruption that has fueled widespread discontent among voters, who largely view candidates as dishonest and unprepared for the presidency.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 May 2026
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What happens when a shopping agent follows a prompt, buys from a deceptive merchant and the virtual card protects the primary account but not the customer’s time or money?—
Ron Schmelzer,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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For these commemorative watches, Aeschlimann thought white ceramic was appropriate not only because of the color, but because of the material’s deceptive toughness.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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Today, rumors circulating on social media in the DRC include false claims that Ebola is not real, that humanitarian workers are descending on the area solely for their own profit and that aid groups are withholding the best care available.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
29 May 2026
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In January, Roberts pleaded guilty to making a false statement for employment and one count of unlawfully possessing a firearm while being in the country illegally.—
Corky Siemaszko,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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After a long weekend that sent people in Britain flocking to beaches, pools and shady parks, London commuters sweltered on Tuesday in subway carriages without air conditioning.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 May 2026
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El Claustro, under cloister vaults, is perfect for a shady mid-day lunch of temperature-recalibrating ceviche.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 May 2026
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Falter struggled, but he also wasn’t helped by a replay review that helped the Yankees put up a crooked number in the first inning.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2026
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The storybook structure has a pointed roof, crooked chimney, and the general appearance of something out of a Brothers Grimm illustration.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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“Fraudulent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fraudulent. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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