as in cheat
a dishonest person who uses clever means to cheat others out of something of value
gambling casinos have very elaborate means of detecting cheaters
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Recent Examples of cheater
Bonds was a great player but was also a historic cheater.
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Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 28 May 2025
Here's a breakdown: White: 87% Black: 77% Asian: 77%
Hispanic: 77%
Not Hispanic: 85%
Can the IRS still catch cheaters amongst layoffs?
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
After a short, awkward visit, the cheater pleaded his case to my hubby.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 19 June 2025
Some on the left argue that there are only a few trans athletes that compete against genuine females on all levels of sports, but isn’t even one cheater too many?
—Letters To The Editor, Oc Register, 29 May 2025
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Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 28 May 2025
Here's a breakdown: White: 87% Black: 77% Asian: 77%
Hispanic: 77%
Not Hispanic: 85%
Can the IRS still catch cheaters amongst layoffs?
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
After a short, awkward visit, the cheater pleaded his case to my hubby.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 19 June 2025
Some on the left argue that there are only a few trans athletes that compete against genuine females on all levels of sports, but isn’t even one cheater too many?
—Letters To The Editor, Oc Register, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheater
Noun
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Travis Hunter’s fantasy football dual eligibility is a cheat code Travis Hunter could be a game-changer in IDP leagues across the various fantasy football game providers.—
Jake Ciely,
New York Times,
29 July 2025
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Shopping for cropped pants is the cheat code for finding full-length pants as a petite person, and this relaxed-fitting linen-cotton blend pair is a perfect example.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 July 2025
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Blue Jays Trade Rumors Reaching New Peak Read more Los angeles dodgers Sandy Alcántara Trade?—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 July 2025
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Prosecutors painted a portrait of him as an artful tax dodger who devised one scheme after another to avoid paying his income taxes.—
Jay Weaver
July 24,
Miami Herald,
24 July 2025
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“Cheater.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheater. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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