as in dodgers
a dishonest person who uses clever means to cheat others out of something of value
those poolroom sharpies cleaned them out
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Noun
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But my collection intentionally ignored the fraudulent exploits of billionaire heirs, tax dodgers and corporate magnates — defense contracts, government lobbying, bank accounts in Switzerland, shell companies in Panama, citizenship of Antigua and political asylum in London.—
Snigdha Poonam,
The Dial,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Here, a plane crash in treacherous waters leads to survivors fending off sharks.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Weisberg clarified there were three sharks total.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Iran lies, cheats, blusters and bullies.—
Chris Roemer,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Mar. 2026
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The world is full of bad actors—cheats, liars, tyrants, sickos—who are, ultimately, mere human beings; at least, this was how rationality would have it.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Sharpies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sharpies. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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