as in cheated
to be sexually unfaithful
he hired a private detective because he thought his wife was screwing around
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Teddy, specifically, has also cheated death on the series several times.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Mar. 2026 -
Indigenous people have been cheated through laws such as are operated in Nigeria today.—
Noo Saro-Wiwa,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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Anya Taylor-Joy stepped out for the premiere of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie in Kyoto, Japan, wearing a white Dior mini dress with a sculptural hoop skirt and cherry blossom pattern.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
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On Thursday, the actress stepped out for the film's New York City premiere in a strapless Schiaparelli gown from the brand's Spring 2026 couture collection.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Screwed around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/screwed%20around. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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