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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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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
Nell Freudenberger, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
In the wake of the cheating, FIS has modified its rules and brought in a coordinator to oversee screening of gear and hired former Austrian ski jumper Mathias Hafele to work as equipment expert.
—Brian Melley, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Emotional cheating involves starting a relationship with someone.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
The Justice Department's most high-profile Clean Air Act criminal case related to emissions cheating was Volkswagen.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
Many responded by banning the tool outright, fearing cheating and plagiarism.
—Ulrich Boser, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Then again, Beltrán also won a Roberto Clemente Award for community service, which does not erase the cheating but also counts toward his legacy.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Not every young person feels that this type of cheating is wrong.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 15 Jan. 2026
Given its history and tradition, Indiana’s success is unbelievable, surreal, and a product of an era that has reshaped both college sports, and cheating, too.
—Mac Engel
january 13, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2026
Preston Fore, Fortune, 12 Nov. 2025
Steve Douglas, Arkansas Online, 15 Feb. 2026
Canada's curling team has fired back at Sweden after the Swedes accused the Canadians of cheating at the Winter Olympics.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 15 Feb. 2026
The Olympic curling committee issued a warning after a heated fight filled with cheating allegations and audible curse words overshadowed a feisty match between Sweden and Canada.
—CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
Yesterday, in men’s curling, a shouting match erupted after Team Sweden accused Canada of cheating for allegedly touching the stone after it’d been released.
—The Sports Desk, NBC news, 14 Feb. 2026
Cornyn’s campaign responded with a taunt over Paxton’s divorce and cheating scandal.
—Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
OpenAI has also shared examples of its models cheating and lying and, in an experiment showcased on the second floor of its San Francisco headquarters, appearing to converse in a totally indecipherable language.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2026
Never mind that other great coaches — Vince Lombardi (the guy the trophy is named after), Bill Walsh and Joe Gibbs — didn’t get in on the first ballot even without the stain of cheating.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
Indiana University’s Kinsey Institute found that 60% of singles consider AI relationships to be cheating.
—Lori Andrews, Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2026
Noun
An honor council, comprised of administrators, teachers, and members of the student government, would sit in judgment on cases of alleged cheating.
—Nell Freudenberger, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
In the wake of the cheating, FIS has modified its rules and brought in a coordinator to oversee screening of gear and hired former Austrian ski jumper Mathias Hafele to work as equipment expert.
—Brian Melley, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Emotional cheating involves starting a relationship with someone.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
The Justice Department's most high-profile Clean Air Act criminal case related to emissions cheating was Volkswagen.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
Many responded by banning the tool outright, fearing cheating and plagiarism.
—Ulrich Boser, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Then again, Beltrán also won a Roberto Clemente Award for community service, which does not erase the cheating but also counts toward his legacy.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Not every young person feels that this type of cheating is wrong.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 15 Jan. 2026
Given its history and tradition, Indiana’s success is unbelievable, surreal, and a product of an era that has reshaped both college sports, and cheating, too.
—Mac Engel
january 13, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2026
Adjective
The federation may sanction a player who makes unfounded accusations based on emotion or insufficient data, according to its anti-cheating laws.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 12 Nov. 2025
Verb
He has not been formally charged with cheating by World Curling, which does not use video to review game play.
—Steve Douglas, Arkansas Online, 15 Feb. 2026
Canada's curling team has fired back at Sweden after the Swedes accused the Canadians of cheating at the Winter Olympics.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 15 Feb. 2026
The Olympic curling committee issued a warning after a heated fight filled with cheating allegations and audible curse words overshadowed a feisty match between Sweden and Canada.
—CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
Yesterday, in men’s curling, a shouting match erupted after Team Sweden accused Canada of cheating for allegedly touching the stone after it’d been released.
—The Sports Desk, NBC news, 14 Feb. 2026
Cornyn’s campaign responded with a taunt over Paxton’s divorce and cheating scandal.
—Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
OpenAI has also shared examples of its models cheating and lying and, in an experiment showcased on the second floor of its San Francisco headquarters, appearing to converse in a totally indecipherable language.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2026
Never mind that other great coaches — Vince Lombardi (the guy the trophy is named after), Bill Walsh and Joe Gibbs — didn’t get in on the first ballot even without the stain of cheating.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
Indiana University’s Kinsey Institute found that 60% of singles consider AI relationships to be cheating.
—Lori Andrews, Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheating
Noun
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Sybiha said Russia uses a range of tactics to recruit foreigners, including financial incentives, deception and coercion.—
Ashley Carnahan,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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The crux of the Democrats’ deception is that repealing 287(g) will make our communities safer.—
Robin Grammer,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Advertisement Both Paxton’s baggage and his history of using his office to troll Democrats is a central feature in the Republican primary, which has devolved into a barrage of personal attacks of betrayal, adultery, and corruption.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
10 Feb. 2026
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Ken Paxton, a Republican running for the Senate, denied the adultery allegations.—
Jane Harper,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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That doesn't mean the dealer is dishonest, though.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Multiple points of validation will help combat dishonest applicants, Rowe told lawmakers at the time.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The haters will come out in force after your Super Bowl performance — misrepresenting your intentions, twisting your words and actions to suit their agenda.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
11 Feb. 2026
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Prosecutors accused Zhu and a co-conspirator of misrepresenting to buyers that UMI and PBI could make up to 100,000 COVID-19 test kits per week in the United States.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Greenson breaks into Monroe's bedroom and finds the 36-year-old movie star lying naked, lifeless, face down on her bed, still clutching the telephone receiver.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
13 Feb. 2026
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The poignant image is juxtaposed with flashbacks of them as children lying sweetly next to one another.—
Natasha O'Neill,
Vanity Fair,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The state ended the program and redirected $18 million originally earmarked for it toward electric car incentives, disappointing some advocates.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Dependably disappointing Jim Risch, Idaho’s oldest-ever senator, is now eighty-freaking-two!—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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If out of work, hustling this week and next could open doors.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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Students were hustling around campus, coming and going on the penultimate Saturday of the semester.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
15 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Officials allege Redzepagic — who recently lived in Florida — was involved in a fraud scheme between May 2021 and March 2025.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
13 Feb. 2026
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French police have detained nine people in relation to a ticketing fraud scheme that may have cost the Louvre €10 million ($12 million).—
News Desk,
Artforum,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Cheating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheating. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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