Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peculating
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This is another setback for the right-wing politician, who is already facing charges of embezzling millions and authorizing the purchase of spyware that was allegedly used to hack the phones of political opponents.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2026 -
The former tax collector in Hebron has been accused of embezzling more than $80,000 worth of taxpayer funds.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
17 Mar. 2026
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This would seem to challenge the notion that AI usurping human skills will democratize them—for instance, by broadening who is able to contribute meaningfully to math’s advancement.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
16 Mar. 2026
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Callie is popular and vivacious, perpetually surrounded by admirers and various hangers-on (Audrey Grace Marshall’s Cara is hellbent on usurping Minnie’s place in Callie’s life, while her himbo-esque boyfriend Brad is given wonderful dimension through Beck Nolan’s sneaky-good performance).—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 2026
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The county also repeated a claim made in late 2024, that Mind OC signed a $275,000 contract with a company owned by the wife of the chief of staff for Do, who is serving a 60-month sentence after pleading guilty to federal charges of misusing more than $10 million in public money.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
11 Mar. 2026
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Why Supplement Combinations Matter Dietary supplements may seem harmless, but taking too much of certain supplements or misusing them can result in reduced nutrient absorption and other serious side effects.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
10 Mar. 2026
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Unlike war powers resolutions, which in this case would limit military action after the fact, new spending cannot occur until Congress writes and passes legislation appropriating additional funds.—
Charlie Hunt,
The Conversation,
11 Mar. 2026
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The Salesman was a story about a woman attacked as a metaphor for a blindsided country, the director brilliantly re-appropriating the ultimate American drama Death of a Salesman to make the point.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Mar. 2026
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Prosecutors say Delgado lived the high life on other people’s money, misappropriating investors’ funds to buy million-dollar homes, luxury cars and fancy watches, among other items.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2026
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He is also accused of deceiving escrow agents to secure the release of pre-construction condominium deposits and then misappropriating those funds for personal expenses unrelated to the developments.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Even after seizing a wanted dictator out of Venezuela and while monitoring an air war in Iran.—
John Scott Lewinski,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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But seizing it will require more than capital and talent.—
François Candelon,
Fortune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Florida lawmakers have passed many bills preempting local laws in recent years but a ban on local governments banning of single-use plastic straws.—
Ana Goñi-Lessan,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Mar. 2026
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Paper straws Florida lawmakers have passed many bills preempting local laws in recent years but a ban on local governments banning of single-use plastic straws.—
Ana Goñi-Lessan,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2026
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He would ultimately be arrested and convicted of seven counts of fraud and conspiracy, stealing as much as $10 billion from customers.—
Clara Molot,
Vanity Fair,
17 Mar. 2026
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Mug shots over an 8-year period for stealing cars, forging checks and running scams didn't stop Robinson from building trust and respect after creating a new identity as Mike King, a business owner and high-profile bodyguard to Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett.—
J.D. Miles,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Peculating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peculating. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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