1
as in to misrepresent
to use dishonest methods to achieve a goal
students who cheat on tests end up never knowing anything
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2
as in to lie
to be sexually unfaithful
he suspects that his girlfriend is cheating on him
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3
as in to disappoint
to fall short in satisfying the expectation or hope of
the daredevil survived his plunge over the falls with barely a scratch, having cheated death once again
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as in to squeeze
to rob by the use of trickery or threats
a despicable confidence man who heartlessly cheated elderly people out of their savings
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as in dodger
a dishonest person who uses clever means to cheat others out of something of value
a cheat at cards
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Recent Examples of cheat
Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 28 Mar. 2025
But Tom Izzo isn’t cheating the people that have been loyal to him for this chaos that is going on out there.
—Justin Williams, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Ryan Johnston, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2025
However, the real cheat code may be turning away from the idyllic and amplifying the real-life stories of parents who share similar struggles.
—Christian Dashiell, Parents, 10 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Therefore, the 90-plus minute period of going from magic hour to early evening darkness would need to be compressed into 25 minutes, and the oner cheated.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 28 Mar. 2025
But Tom Izzo isn’t cheating the people that have been loyal to him for this chaos that is going on out there.
—Justin Williams, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Noun
Her rule aligns with what longevity experts typically say: Occasional cheat meals are fine.
—Ryan Johnston, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2025
However, the real cheat code may be turning away from the idyllic and amplifying the real-life stories of parents who share similar struggles.
—Christian Dashiell, Parents, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheat
Verb
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Experts say Trump and his allies are misrepresenting agency data to arrive at incorrect conclusions.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2025
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In 2011, Mark Geier was stripped of his medical license by the Maryland State Board of Physicians for misrepresenting his credentials, failing to meet state and federal regulations on safety oversight, and allegedly putting the safety and welfare of autistic children at risk.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The next morning, circling vultures lead them to the spot where Pete and Kent’s bodies lie.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
30 Mar. 2025
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Debris lay scattered from the top of the tower, which controlled all air traffic in the capital of Myanmar, the photos showed on Saturday.—
Time,
Time,
29 Mar. 2025
Verb
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All the chatter from people who said they were disappointed in this resolution — hold on, this is a win.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2025
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Their transfer business is one place to start, with basically all of their recruits having disappointed, with the possible exception of Matheus Fernandes.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Carving her own musical lane in an industry so determined to squeeze her into a box has been a challenge, but PinkPantheress isn’t one to let outside voices get to her.—
Chris Malone Méndez,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Plus, this portable Bluetooth karaoke machine is small enough to squeeze into an Easter basket.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
4 Apr. 2025
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In contrast, anonymous digital cash is a tax dodger’s dream.—
David G.W. Birch,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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The layoffs of roughly 7,000 Internal Revenue Service probationary workers beginning this week probably mean the end of the agency’s plan to go after high-wealth tax dodgers and could spell disaster for revenue collection, experts say.—
Fatima Hussein,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Overtourism is to blame That year, a railway company also launched a probe against four popular YouTubers over their stunt to evade fares on public transport, according to local media.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
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The group has claimed dozens of strikes against Israel throughout the war in Gaza, some of which have managed to evade the country's state-of-the-art air defense systems.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
Verb
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On March 26, shortly after 1 a.m., police officers were dispatched to the intersection of Schoolhouse Road and Bridgeport Avenue in Milford on the report of a man sleeping at the wheel.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2025
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Other signs of feline love also include sleeping near you; following you everywhere; greeting you at the door; and bringing you presents (like toys or prey).—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The brand sponsors hustling to join the crew hope the ride is just getting started.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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In 2023, his final year with the Boston Red Sox, manager Alex Cora benched him twice, the first time in June for a failure to hustle on the base paths, and then again in August allegedly for showing up late to the ballpark.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Cheat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheat. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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