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as in shady
given to acting in secret and to concealing one's intentions
shifty politicians making deals to channel federal funds into their districts
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as in deceptive
given to or marked by cheating and deception
shifty practices such as turning back the odometers on used cars
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Recent Examples of shifty
And every man who’s ever lived is a shifty cum salesman, OK? 100%.
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Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 5 Aug. 2024
And there were some subsequent elements to the entire Watergate experience that were a little bit on the shifty side, as Washington, D.C., has a tendency to be.
—Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 July 2024
When she's shown doubling as a timid housemaid to a shifty burglar in a snap, our feels for this iteration of Selina Kyle went Hatha-up-and-away.
—Rendy Jones, EW.com, 19 July 2024
Boston College is getting a speedy, shifty player who has great football IQ and vision on the field.
—Chris Hays, Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2024
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Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 5 Aug. 2024
And there were some subsequent elements to the entire Watergate experience that were a little bit on the shifty side, as Washington, D.C., has a tendency to be.
—Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 July 2024
When she's shown doubling as a timid housemaid to a shifty burglar in a snap, our feels for this iteration of Selina Kyle went Hatha-up-and-away.
—Rendy Jones, EW.com, 19 July 2024
Boston College is getting a speedy, shifty player who has great football IQ and vision on the field.
—Chris Hays, Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shifty
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To avoid having to go upstairs to a guest room for nap time, the shady privacy of a cabana offers a perfect space for young children (or tired parents) to nap.Margaux Lushing, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Yang shared on his Instagram Stories in response to fans who saw it as a shady portrayal.Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2024
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But deceptive narrative and form are not what wreaked havoc on Catherine’s life.Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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See Arizona election results | Live coverage on Election Day Labor activists, on the other hand, have called the measure a deceptive sham.Ray Stern, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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But Gophers receiver Daniel Jackson’s catch in the fourth quarter of the 25-17 win over Illinois on Saturday was sneaky special.Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2024
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The streaming service announced the date in a sneaky, blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment toward the end of a teaser trailer that announced upcoming 2024-2025 Marvel Studios' titles launching exclusively on Disney+.John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 4 Nov. 2024
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Noon in the 1800 block of South Bascom Avenue: Someone stole the victim’s credit cards and cell phone and later made several fraudulent charges.Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Cash App is expected to pay out up to $15 million in a settlement over two data security incidents and company practices around unauthorized account access and fraudulent transactions.Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 11 Nov. 2024
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Undeterred, many simply turn around and renew their northbound journeys, dodging criminals, crooked cops and Mexican immigration agents.Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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The crooked cop doesn’t seem worried about his current situation.Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 4 Oct. 2024
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Because there are five meaningful ways that honest messaging beats dishonest marketing.Drew Gerber, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Whereas John Kerry at his convention had struggled to create meaning—no matter how stupid, dishonest, or clichéd—George Bush seemed to be plotting its demise.Yiyun Li, Harper's Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024
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“Shifty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shifty. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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