pump-fake

verb

Definition of pump-fakenext
as in to stutter-step

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pump-fake
  1. evade
  2. dodge
  3. sidestep
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  • The sanctions target around 50 ships described as aging and often decrepit that are reportedly operating illegally to evade restrictions.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • These malicious programs leverage artificial intelligence to adapt and evade traditional security measures.
    John Chirillo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of evade
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  • Based on the humorous writings of author Jean Shepherd, the beloved holiday movie follows the wintry exploits of youngster Ralphie Parker (Peter Billingsley), who spends most of his time dodging a bully (Zack Ward) and dreaming of his ideal Christmas gift, a Red Ryder Air Rifle.
    Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 11 Dec. 2024
  • As Big Tech continues to deliver empty promises instead of solutions to social ills—while dodging taxes, quashing regulations and fueling a yawning pay inequality gap—the public will continue to grow disenchanted with the industry.
    Coleen M. Carrigan, WIRED, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of dodge
Verb
  • By not acting as a broker dealer (an ATS is), the structure wisely sidesteps the Securities and Exchange Commission ATS compliance regulations.
    Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • So buyers can sidestep the requirements that typically come with buying a firearm.
    Holly Yan, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of sidestep
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Thesaurus Entries Near pump-fake

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