as in cheated
to be sexually unfaithful
he hired a private detective because he thought his wife was screwing around
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But no matter the prodding, Terminus never wanted the patrons to feel cheated, so the games, while tricky, were winnable, and the prizes reasonable and fair.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026 -
Every town has its nostalgic spots—ice cream shops, deli counters, old-school diners—that seem to have cheated time.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
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On Thursday, May 14, the Grammy winner, 36, stepped out for dinner while wearing a white blouse with beige trousers.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Nicole Williams English stepped out in a 2003 vintage Roberto Cavalli dress, styled by Margot Zamet, for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2026 launch party, held on Thursday at the Hard Rock Hotel New York.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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“Screwed around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/screwed%20around. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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