as in deception
the use of clever underhanded actions to achieve an end
that candidate only won the election through chicanery
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Recent Examples of chicanery
But also because what happens in Georgia sets the recognizable pattern of political chicanery, disinformation and interference elsewhere.
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Melik Kaylan, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Specifically, expect to see a new look at the latest DLC for Alan Wake 2, The Lake House, and an in-depth look at the latest chicanery coming out of Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii.
—Ash Parrish, The Verge, 17 Oct. 2024
OpenAI did not inflict its current legal headache on itself out of cunning chicanery, but out of a desire to satisfy a number of different early stakeholders, many of them true believers.
—Kelsey Piper, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
Election integrity crusaders have often sought to cast their efforts as innocent reactions to chicanery in the Democratic Party.
—Paolo Confino, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2024
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Melik Kaylan, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Specifically, expect to see a new look at the latest DLC for Alan Wake 2, The Lake House, and an in-depth look at the latest chicanery coming out of Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii.
—Ash Parrish, The Verge, 17 Oct. 2024
OpenAI did not inflict its current legal headache on itself out of cunning chicanery, but out of a desire to satisfy a number of different early stakeholders, many of them true believers.
—Kelsey Piper, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
Election integrity crusaders have often sought to cast their efforts as innocent reactions to chicanery in the Democratic Party.
—Paolo Confino, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chicanery
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Langenberg’s sharp slider and 92-94 mph fastball lead a five-pitch mix, and his low arm slot adds some deception.—
Aaron Gleeman,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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This democratization of deception tools means threats can come from anywhere—disgruntled employees, competitors or opportunistic individuals—not just sophisticated state actors or cybercrime rings.—
Joseph Ours,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Welcome back for another season full of [Alan Cumming voice] deception, backstabbing and treachery!—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
9 Jan. 2025
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Yet Milady and her treachery have for nearly 200 years always stood out.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
15 Apr. 2024
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In an era rife with conspiracy theories and subterfuge, how much of those forces are products of our own doing, perhaps our imagining?—
Dana Feldman,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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The story that follows includes intense political subterfuge, villainous monologues, and heart-wrenching character deaths.—
Courtney Mifsud Intreglia,
TIME,
18 Sep. 2024
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Obviously, such a system is rife with uncertainty, and the history of the process is full of skulduggery, both on the club and player side.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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Climax became the first ever vegan cheesemaker to win a prestigious Good Food award—though dairy complaints caused the prize to be rescinded at the last minute, with shades of the protectionist, legal skulduggery faced by non-dairy milk products.—
Andrew Rosenblum,
Popular Science,
26 Dec. 2024
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Featuring a brand new cast of reality television’s best and most conniving, the U.S. version of Peacock’s hit game show returns on January 9 for more challenges, trickery, and impeccable outfits from host Cumming.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
23 Nov. 2024
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Background/foreground blur and other in-camera trickery are used to great effect.—
Scott Phillips,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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This is political gamesmanship at its worst, planting a trap for lawmakers by exploiting a tragedy.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
Newsweek,
10 Jan. 2025
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Is there a difference between cheating and gamesmanship?—
Alan Shearer,
The Athletic,
27 Dec. 2024
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The Importance of Pay Transparency in the Civilian Sector While legislation promoting pay transparency continues to expand throughout the U.S., some organizations still maintain pay secrecy.—
Dr. Cynthia J. Young,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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After a series of Miami Herald exposés — probing his secrecy involving travel itineraries, law clients, side jobs, expensive gifts and advocacy on behalf of the Saudi regime — Mayor Francis Suarez, son of a former mayor, is facing calls to resign.—
Susan Merriam,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
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Congressional legerdemain can’t wave away that reality.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes,
4 Dec. 2024
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Both activities depended on legerdemain and made elaborate use of optical illusions.—
Jonathon Keats,
Forbes,
23 Sep. 2024
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“Chicanery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chicanery. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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