as in bluffs
sports
a quick movement that you make to trick an opponent
The boxer made a feint with his right, then followed with a left hook.
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Recent Examples of feints
Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
Khamenei has made feints and tactical adjustments.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feints
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The land was a former family vineyard and cherry tree orchard -- an elevated site draped along a bend of high ridges and exposed bluffs that fall toward the water.—
Erik Matuszewski,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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There are plenty of picnic spots on the bluffs to soak up the scenic surroundings and even a mixed fir and redwood forest within the property's bounds.—
Chelsee Lowe,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Jan. 2026
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But Rosina has also caught the eye of the wealthy bachelor Count Almaviva, who disguises himself as a poor student to serenade Rosina from the street outside Bartolo’s home in Seville.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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This approach disguises the fact that your primary bedroom has two mattresses in it, while bringing in a dash of luxury.—
Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
7 Feb. 2026
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Giddey purchased the home using an opaque land trust that masks his ownership.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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But that strength masks ongoing weakness among consumers and the property sector.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
1 Feb. 2026
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Every frame matters, with 11-man lineups inserted between plays.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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There were a couple of plays in particular where Hurley thought a foul should’ve been called against the Johnnies.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 2026
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Someone who’s really living the Andrew Tate-like lifestyle Jacob only feigns is his bestie Cameron (Dylan Playfair).—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
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The second man with a flail steps forward and feigns a move.—
Miguel Torres,
AZCentral.com,
16 May 2025
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In September, a swarm of Russian drones flew into Poland's airspace, prompting NATO aircraft to scramble to intercept them and shoot down some of the devices.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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The countries announced a framework for the agreement in November, saying Argentina would ease restrictions on a range of American imports, including cattle, dairy products, medicines, chemicals, machinery, medical devices and vehicles.—
Isabel Debre,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Instead, here's how to make your house smell good with these tricks to tackle smelly odors in your home and promote pleasant scents.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
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When later asked about the keys to forcing timing turnovers, Harmon said there are techniques and tricks of the trade that the Longhorns practice.—
Danny Davis,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
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The portrait of a woman who represses and conceals a rape struck a chord as the #MeToo movement took off and put Trobisch on the map.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
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The wooden bench includes a removable lid that conceals additional storage space.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Feints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feints. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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