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as in deception
the inclination or practice of misleading others through lies or trickery
a conscienceless adventuress who never earned anything except through cheating
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2
as in adultery
a sexual encounter or relationship between a married person and someone other than their spouse
she swore that if there was ever any cheating, she'd leave in a heartbeat
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as in dishonest
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as in misrepresenting
to use dishonest methods to achieve a goal
students who cheat on tests end up never knowing anything
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as in lying
to be sexually unfaithful
he suspects that his girlfriend is cheating on him
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as in disappointing
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 hustling
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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Recent Examples of cheating
Derek Newton,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Throughout her time on the show, Batula experienced the ups and downs of her relationship with Cooke, which included multiple cheating allegations on his part.
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Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
29 June 2026
Other research on high school cheating found in 2020 that 64% of 70,000 high school students across the country admitted to cheating on a test, and 58% admitted to plagiarism.
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Austin Sarat,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Other research on high school cheating found in 2020 that 64% of 70,000 high school students across the country admitted to cheating on a test, and 58% admitted to plagiarism.
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Austin Sarat,
The Conversation,
17 June 2026
Whatever romance Rodrigo is tracing the history of apparently did not end in cheating or any other horrible behavior that would lead her back toward the kind of recriminatory rockers that were among the previous albums’ highlights.
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Chris Willman,
Variety,
12 June 2026
Just needed his seat in Congress despite his lying and cheating, kind of like the guy sitting in the White House.
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Dp Opinion,
Denver Post,
8 June 2026
At the beginning of the year, Blanche personally ordered prosecutors to stand down from cases against diesel emissions cheating.
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Molly Redden,
ProPublica,
8 June 2026
The first goal at the Azteca was blatant cheating.
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Michael Cox,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
12 Nov. 2025
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
The chapters moved from crime rates to cheating teachers to drug dealers living with their mothers, linking unlikely variables with a kind of intellectual mischief that felt almost illicit.
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Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Kathie Lee Gifford has opened up about her late husband Frank's cheating scandal.
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Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 June 2026
Either way, Angela’s slip is definitely showing in terms of behind-the-scenes messiness (seriously, enough is enough with the cheating stories!
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Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
29 June 2026
The wife of Conservative deputy digital director Anthony Hind also pleaded guilty to cheating at betting.
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ABC News,
29 June 2026
Everybody says Democrats are cheating!
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Letters To The Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 June 2026
In the United Kingdom, the head of England’s exam watchdog warned earlier this month that AI glasses and smart devices like earpieces could worsen cheating in exams.
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John Liu,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
After getting caught cheating during a crew battle by using members from other gaming crews, I was blacklisted by the 3DS community for a couple of months.
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Kenneth Okeke,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Noun
Researchers say this kind of chatbot cheating is common, increasing, and a significant warning sign.
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Derek Newton,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Throughout her time on the show, Batula experienced the ups and downs of her relationship with Cooke, which included multiple cheating allegations on his part.
—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
29 June 2026
Other research on high school cheating found in 2020 that 64% of 70,000 high school students across the country admitted to cheating on a test, and 58% admitted to plagiarism.
—
Austin Sarat,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Other research on high school cheating found in 2020 that 64% of 70,000 high school students across the country admitted to cheating on a test, and 58% admitted to plagiarism.
—
Austin Sarat,
The Conversation,
17 June 2026
Whatever romance Rodrigo is tracing the history of apparently did not end in cheating or any other horrible behavior that would lead her back toward the kind of recriminatory rockers that were among the previous albums’ highlights.
—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
12 June 2026
Just needed his seat in Congress despite his lying and cheating, kind of like the guy sitting in the White House.
—
Dp Opinion,
Denver Post,
8 June 2026
At the beginning of the year, Blanche personally ordered prosecutors to stand down from cases against diesel emissions cheating.
—
Molly Redden,
ProPublica,
8 June 2026
The first goal at the Azteca was blatant cheating.
—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
Adjective
The federation may sanction a player who makes unfounded accusations based on emotion or insufficient data, according to its anti-cheating laws.
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Preston Fore,
Fortune,
12 Nov. 2025
Verb
And using what looks like a giant pile of gerbil food for half-day cooking projects just feels like cheating.
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Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
The chapters moved from crime rates to cheating teachers to drug dealers living with their mothers, linking unlikely variables with a kind of intellectual mischief that felt almost illicit.
—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Kathie Lee Gifford has opened up about her late husband Frank's cheating scandal.
—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 June 2026
Either way, Angela’s slip is definitely showing in terms of behind-the-scenes messiness (seriously, enough is enough with the cheating stories!
—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
29 June 2026
The wife of Conservative deputy digital director Anthony Hind also pleaded guilty to cheating at betting.
—
ABC News,
29 June 2026
Everybody says Democrats are cheating!
—
Letters To The Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 June 2026
In the United Kingdom, the head of England’s exam watchdog warned earlier this month that AI glasses and smart devices like earpieces could worsen cheating in exams.
—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
After getting caught cheating during a crew battle by using members from other gaming crews, I was blacklisted by the 3DS community for a couple of months.
—
Kenneth Okeke,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheating
Noun
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Guo was convicted of nine of 12 criminal charges during a seven-week trial that prosecutors said showcased his deception of thousands of investors in bogus deals that enabled Guo’s lavish lifestyle.
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By the time the deception was uncovered, the employee had authorized $25 million in transfers.
Noun
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The filings alleged adultery as the reason behind the divorce.
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Public opinion is against adultery.
Adjective
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For millions of individuals and businesses who rely on professional preparers, the answer portends a frightening prospect if the return preparer is dishonest.
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Her attorneys contend the defendants used the litigation to portray her as dishonest, intimidate potential witnesses, fuel a public relations campaign against her and drive up the cost of her legal defense.
Verb
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Lawyers can face serious sanctions, including Florida Bar complaints, for citing nonexistent cases or misrepresenting prior rulings.
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At the same time, organizations can't assume every candidate is misrepresenting themselves simply because AI was involved somewhere in the process.
Verb
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For some perplexing reason, Gia has decided to die on the hill that Ava is lying, despite having no way to prove that and despite the fact that Ava has no reason to lie.
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Anderson is one of the best deep-lying ball-players in the Premier League right now.
Verb
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Colombia held Ronaldo in check all night Saturday, surely disappointing his legion of fans.
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He was devastated, not only over the prospect of missing the game, but disappointing his son.
Verb
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Langford was injured during Friday’s game after hustling on a double.
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Letting go of the idea that success requires hustling at all costs — and replacing it with goals that feel attainable — can help founders shift toward a more sustainable approach, one where progress doesn't come at the cost of their well-being.
Noun
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Kidan pleaded guilty in 2005 to fraud and conspiracy related to the purchase of a fleet of gambling boats, and in 2006 he was sentenced to nearly six years in prison.
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Google also said the devices were used for ad fraud and other digital crimes.
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“Cheating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheating. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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