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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
House Republicans ripped into the governor for not protecting taxpayer dollars and accused him of ignoring reports of fraudulent behavior.
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Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 5 May 2026
The sentencing came after White pleaded guilty to her role in submitting false and fraudulent claims for unclaimed property, officials said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2026
Prosecutors alleged that Fairley used non-public information about several NBA games, including the one involving Rozier, to place fraudulent wagers.
—Chloe Atkins, NBC news, 1 May 2026
Per the report, Lindsey continued to cooperate with police and signed a document acknowledging the use of a fraudulent or altered form of identification.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 1 May 2026
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Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 5 May 2026
The sentencing came after White pleaded guilty to her role in submitting false and fraudulent claims for unclaimed property, officials said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2026
Prosecutors alleged that Fairley used non-public information about several NBA games, including the one involving Rozier, to place fraudulent wagers.
—Chloe Atkins, NBC news, 1 May 2026
Per the report, Lindsey continued to cooperate with police and signed a document acknowledging the use of a fraudulent or altered form of identification.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fraudulent
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In Virginia the governor ran one of the most dishonest, disingenuous campaigns in modern history on redistricting.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
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Californians created the Department of Insurance to protect consumers against dishonest terms and unfair pricing.—
Ben Allen,
Oc Register,
2 May 2026
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Charted on an outdated seating map weeks before the official on-sale date, these deceptive listings falsely suggested the performance was almost sold out.—
Lori Dimun,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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There is a broader issue of manufacturers selling dangerous products and promoting them with deceptive advertising to lure youth into using their dangerous, ineffective products.—
Jad Abdel Nour,
Hartford Courant,
4 May 2026
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The boy’s mother, Tommi Jo Mejer, 50, of Aliso Viejo, was arrested days after the accident and charged with child endangerment, accessory after the fact, contributing to the delinquency of a minor and providing false information to a peace officer.—
Fedor Zarkhin,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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The boy’s mother, 50-year-old Tommi Jo Mejer of Aliso Viejo, was later arrested and charged with felony child endangerment, being an accessory after the fact and several misdemeanors, including contributing to the delinquency of a minor and providing false information to a peace officer.—
Sydney Barragan,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
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Bush violet thrives in shady conditions of the porch, producing an abundance of bright purple blooms throughout the growing season.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
4 May 2026
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As long as there’s plenty of clearance for fire safety measures, the tree’s branches can provide a shady spot for gathering while the sun is still high in the sky.—
Marisa Donnelly,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2026
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Giuliani was elected New York’s mayor in 1993 after serving as one of the nation’s highest-profile prosecutors, taking on mobsters and crooked Wall Street traders.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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Giuliani was elected New York’s mayor in 1993 after serving as one of the nation’s highest-profile prosecutors, taking on mobsters and crooked Wall Street traders.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
3 May 2026
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“Fraudulent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fraudulent. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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