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as in fake
being such in appearance only and made with or manufactured from usually cheaper materials
for that price, you're only going to get furniture covered in bogus leather and not the real stuff
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as in counterfeit
being such in appearance only and made or manufactured with the intention of committing fraud
the "designer" watches sold on the street are usually bogus
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as in false
lacking in natural or spontaneous quality
there was often a lot of bogus conviviality at the company's parties
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Recent Examples of bogus
Paramount dumps $16 million into Trump’s library to settle a bogus lawsuit.
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 16 July 2025
Players calling each other out for allegedly bogus MTOs has been a part of tennis throughout the 21st century.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 8 July 2025
But my take on conspiracy theories is basically that most are bogus and can be explained by incompetence rather than anything sinister.
—Carlo Versano, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
Verification ensures the credits being traded have a real-world impact and are not bogus.
—Simi Thambi, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 16 July 2025
Players calling each other out for allegedly bogus MTOs has been a part of tennis throughout the 21st century.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 8 July 2025
But my take on conspiracy theories is basically that most are bogus and can be explained by incompetence rather than anything sinister.
—Carlo Versano, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
Verification ensures the credits being traded have a real-world impact and are not bogus.
—Simi Thambi, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bogus
Adjective
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How tariff news fuels some scams The Better Business Bureau warned earlier this summer that some scammers are using fake excuses involving delays caused by tariffs to cover up fraudulent online orders.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
24 July 2025
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Spreading Malware Through Fake GitHub Repositories As seen in a recent case, threat actors use AI to create fake GitHub repositories, misleading developers into downloading malware.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA) wants the Trump administration to crack down on counterfeit risks posed by domestic entities.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
18 July 2025
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Fake websites, impersonator accounts and counterfeit listings can erode trust quickly, and often without warning.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
17 July 2025
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The leaders who rise—and the companies that outperform—will be those that refuse the false trade-off.—
Jack Zenger,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Winfrey's spokesperson told Newsweek that these reports are false, and that the road will remain open as long as is necessary.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 July 2025
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The frame, the faux fuel tank, the stance all evoke that unmistakable café racer vibe.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
1 Aug. 2025
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Crossbody Bags Inspired by Jessica Alba Between the square silhouette and front buckles, this faux leather crossbody bag looks similar to the one Alba just wore.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The subdials are in blue, yellow and red in honor of the Colombian flag, and the forged carbon tachymeter bezel is framed with a ring of rose gold.—
Nancy Olson,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Seeing nothing amiss, the sergeant took the forged pass and motioned for Calvin to go inside.—
Literary Hub
July 8,
Literary Hub,
8 July 2025
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The analytics department had built a mock draft simulator to get a feel for how the board might shake out before the Panthers selected at their No. 57 spot.—
Mike Kaye
July 22,
Charlotte Observer,
22 July 2025
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In early March, the command's fighter jets and a U.S. bomber carried out a mock interception over Alaska, showcasing its ability to defend the continent at a moment's notice.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 July 2025
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The deadly synthetic opioid has been covered in books and research papers and articles, including many published by inewsource, the nonprofit San Diego newsroom where Self is the managing editor.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 July 2025
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The push for tools to address overdoses has taken on more urgency as deaths from synthetic opioids have skyrocketed in Texas and across the U.S. Fentanyl was identified as the likely cause of a surge of 79 overdoses in Austin last spring, which killed nine people.—
Bayliss Wagner,
Austin American Statesman,
23 July 2025
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While some can be used across different hair textures, lengths, curl patterns, thicknesses, colors (natural and unnatural), and concerns, many are created with specific consumers and their needs in mind.—
Angela Trakoshis,
Allure,
11 July 2025
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Even if that means stepping into a version of themselves that feels unnatural.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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“Bogus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bogus. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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