as in to cheat
to be sexually unfaithful
he hired a private detective because he thought his wife was screwing around
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Recent Examples of screw around
The informative thing was Lestat screwing around with me.
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Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
23 June 2026
The way the Padres screw around this time of year is maddening.
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Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 June 2026
Mercedes is truly not screwing around with the new EQS.
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Andrew J. Hawkins,
The Verge,
13 Apr. 2026
Simpson saw that all-too-rare phenomenon in Hollywood — somebody had no desire to screw around.
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Jay Glennie,
Deadline,
16 Oct. 2025
Although, die-hard Richard Mille lovers will notice this is the first time the brand has changed the iconic screws around the outer edge of the bezels to Torq set screws, which has head slots that are distinctive and different from the norm.
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Rebecca Suhrawardi,
Robb Report,
7 Mar. 2024
Related Story Alexandra Daddario Posed Naked On IG Alexandra doesn’t screw around with her fitness.
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Korin Miller,
Women's Health,
20 June 2023
What if some big musician is screwing around at sound check and sings one of [Spinal Tap’s] songs.
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Melinda Newman,
Billboard,
3 Sep. 2019
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
23 June 2026
The way the Padres screw around this time of year is maddening.
—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 June 2026
Mercedes is truly not screwing around with the new EQS.
—
Andrew J. Hawkins,
The Verge,
13 Apr. 2026
Simpson saw that all-too-rare phenomenon in Hollywood — somebody had no desire to screw around.
—
Jay Glennie,
Deadline,
16 Oct. 2025
Although, die-hard Richard Mille lovers will notice this is the first time the brand has changed the iconic screws around the outer edge of the bezels to Torq set screws, which has head slots that are distinctive and different from the norm.
—
Rebecca Suhrawardi,
Robb Report,
7 Mar. 2024
Related Story Alexandra Daddario Posed Naked On IG Alexandra doesn’t screw around with her fitness.
—
Korin Miller,
Women's Health,
20 June 2023
What if some big musician is screwing around at sound check and sings one of [Spinal Tap’s] songs.
—
Melinda Newman,
Billboard,
3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for screw around
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The American grandmaster shed some light on his mindset following Kramnik’s cheating accusations in a livestream prior to his death, according to the Associated Press.
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Trump has also continued to claim Democrats are trying to rig or cheat in the upcoming election, remarks that have faced rebukes from members of his own party.
Verb
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Lena Dunham was spotted in the back of an SUV, while producer Jack Antonoff was photographed by paparazzi stepping out in an oversized black blazer and matching slacks.
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Last year, the Princess of Wales expanded her Wimbledon appearances, stepping out for both singles finals on consecutive days.
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“Screw around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/screw%20around. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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