as in scams
an instance of the use of dishonest methods to acquire something of value
the explanation was so plausible that I never suspected it was all a con to make off with my car
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as in studies
to commit to memory
usually candidates con their entire campaign speech, right down to the jokes they supposedly ad-lib
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as in reviews
to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition)
seemed to be conning his face for any sign of uncertainty
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as in hustles
to rob by the use of trickery or threats
a fly-by-night operator who had conned hundreds of would-be homeowners out of their hard-earned money
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as in tricks
to cause to believe what is untrue
tried to con me into thinking that he had actually won the lottery
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Recent Examples of cons
Clayton Davis, Variety, 11 Feb. 2026
Cons Of South-Facing Homes Of course, along with the pros of a South-facing home, so, too, come a few cons.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 11 Feb. 2026
Assignments on the First Amendment, the history and effects of peaceful protests or classroom debates on the pros and cons of ICE would all be more meaningful topics.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
Find out the pros and cons of each chemical for disinfecting your gardening tools and supplies.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2026
Just be sure to understand the pros and cons of the metal and keep your investment limited so as not to block the benefits of other assets like stocks and bonds at the same time.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
Bedpan cons That being said, there are a few disadvantages to using bedpans.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 2026
Below is a breakdown of the most common standard window types, including where each style works best and the pros and cons to consider.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
This article discusses the basics of how each card works, including the pros and cons.
—True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
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Related Stories Variety breaks down the pros and cons facing each contender because in a season this competitive, the smallest advantage could decide who hears their name called on Oscar night.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 11 Feb. 2026
Cons Of South-Facing Homes Of course, along with the pros of a South-facing home, so, too, come a few cons.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 11 Feb. 2026
Assignments on the First Amendment, the history and effects of peaceful protests or classroom debates on the pros and cons of ICE would all be more meaningful topics.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
Find out the pros and cons of each chemical for disinfecting your gardening tools and supplies.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2026
Just be sure to understand the pros and cons of the metal and keep your investment limited so as not to block the benefits of other assets like stocks and bonds at the same time.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
Bedpan cons That being said, there are a few disadvantages to using bedpans.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 2026
Below is a breakdown of the most common standard window types, including where each style works best and the pros and cons to consider.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
This article discusses the basics of how each card works, including the pros and cons.
—True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
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