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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
The bogus surgeon, Felipe Hoyos-Foronda, 40, is expected to receive a five-to-15-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to performing the deadly medical procedure that claimed the life of María Paz Peñaloza Cabrera on March 28, 2025, Queens prosecutors said.
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Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
18 June 2026
Here are details on the sweet, tiny bites of unctuous decadence, and the fluffy, bogus cones best left in the freezer.
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Jolene Thym,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
There can be bogus aspects in that data.
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Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
But critics say some players associated with the movement also undermine health by lending an air of legitimacy to bogus treatments.
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Phoebe Quinton,
AJC.com,
1 June 2026
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Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
18 June 2026
Here are details on the sweet, tiny bites of unctuous decadence, and the fluffy, bogus cones best left in the freezer.
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Jolene Thym,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
There can be bogus aspects in that data.
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Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
But critics say some players associated with the movement also undermine health by lending an air of legitimacy to bogus treatments.
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Phoebe Quinton,
AJC.com,
1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bogus
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First was a Drug Enforcement Administration badge and ID with Horsch’s photo on it, but the ID was fake, and Horsch has never worked for the DEA, according to court documents.
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This game preserves the difficulty of coming up with an elaborate, consistent false narrative on the spot, and the challenge of adapting that narrative on the fly when other players present convincing (and sometimes fake) counter-evidence.
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Merchandise including counterfeit perfumes, Rolex watches, knockoff Knicks apparel, sunglasses, electronics and Labubus were seized, in addition to $145,000 in cash, police said.
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According to the sheriff's office, Major Crimes Detectives responded to the scene to collect evidence, which included several sheets of counterfeit currency.
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The charge alleges a person knowingly defrauded another by using false or misleading information to obtain money, property, credit or a loan.
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Opponents of Amendment 5 have flatly called the advertisement misleading or false.
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Inside, a memory foam insole with arch support cushions every step, and the soft faux leather molds to your ideal fit over time.
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The white interior and faux leather are also available in Overland and reviewed Limited trims.
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She was additionally found guilty of insurance fraud for taking out a $100,000 insurance policy on her husband's life with his forged signature and for submitting a claim following his death.
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On Thursday, Gary Police Department personnel visited campers to teach about crime scene investigation and create a mock crime scene for students to solve.
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An 11-year-old Dexter Sol Ansell is peering into his Zoom camera, hands pressed to his cheeks and mouth wide open in mock shock.
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Tight or synthetic clothing can increase bacterial growth on the skin, including in areas that promote UTIs, due to additional sweating.
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Their work ultimately led to the creation of the first synthetic hydrogel made from poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate), or pHEMA.
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Even after extensive engineering, Coach Eve would take about three seconds to reply to a question—a delay users felt was uncomfortable and unnatural.
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His speech was an unnatural blur.
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“Bogus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bogus. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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