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as in faux
being such in appearance only and made with or manufactured from usually cheaper materials
opposed to the unnecessary killing of animals, she'll consider wearing only fake furs
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as in counterfeit
being such in appearance only and made or manufactured with the intention of committing fraud
arrested for peddling "designer" watches that were fake
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as in mock
lacking in natural or spontaneous quality
the boss's pitiful attempts at humor were met with fake laughter
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as in double
not being or expressing what one appears to be or express
the fake friendliness of the sales rep made me want to gag
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as in hoax
an imitation that is passed off as genuine
experts declared that one of the museum's prized paintings was actually a fake
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as in fraud
one who makes false claims of identity or expertise
a hidden-camera investigation revealed that the so-called psychic was a fake
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as in to counterfeit
to imitate or copy especially in order to deceive
pranksters faked giant footprints and then claimed that they had seen Bigfoot
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as in to pretend
to present a false appearance of
while running for class president, Dan was not above faking friendship with people just to get their votes
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as in to concoct
to perform, make, or do without preparation
if you give me the gist of the plan, I can probably fake enough for the speech
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as in to evade
to elude (an opponent in a sports contest) by making a deceptive or agile movement
the running back faked the defense by stepping to his left and then quickly cutting to the right
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as in deception
the inclination or practice of misleading others through lies or trickery
if the product were any good, the company wouldn't have to resort to fakery to get people to buy it
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fake documents
a fake identity
a falsified identity
a fraudulent identity
a counterfeit identity
a fictitious identity
a feigned identity
fake news
a fake smile
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Recent Examples of fake
Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2025
But following formulas and copying influencer tactics seems fake.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 1 Dec. 2024
YouTubers are used to carefully scanning supposed offers to weed out the real ones from the fakes.
—Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 19 Dec. 2024
Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 8 Jan. 2025
But when the initial concept struggled, the duo faked bank records and continued to woo investors, creating what eventually became a Ponzi scheme.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacramento Bee, 7 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
The social media company faced harsh criticism about fake news and Russian election interference on its platforms after the 2016 election.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2025
But following formulas and copying influencer tactics seems fake.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Noun
Ensuring Indigenous art is authentic requires a full staff to stem a tsunami of fakes
Counterfeit art smuggled from overseas is a huge concern in the Native art world.
—Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 1 Dec. 2024
YouTubers are used to carefully scanning supposed offers to weed out the real ones from the fakes.
—Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 19 Dec. 2024
Verb
The novel, published in 1997, the year after Holland was born, follows a junior partner at a law firm who steals $90 million from a wealthy client, fakes his own death and flees to Brazil.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 8 Jan. 2025
But when the initial concept struggled, the duo faked bank records and continued to woo investors, creating what eventually became a Ponzi scheme.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacramento Bee, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fake
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Just take a look at her Coachella style, filled with faux furs and rhinestones.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
10 Jan. 2025
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The faux marble top is easy to clean but still gives your room a high-class vibe.—
Christopher Murray,
Fox News,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Over 30 online retailers were identified in the report identified as engaged in selling counterfeit products.—
Kierra Frazier,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2025
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Potential trade tariffs between Eastern and Western governments could prompt a surge in counterfeit products as markets adjust.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Most current mock drafts have Shedeur landing somewhere in the top three picks, which makes sense considering there are a ton of quarterback-needy teams.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
11 Jan. 2025
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But the upper stage will do something new on Flight 7, deploying 10 mock satellites — inactive versions of SpaceX's Starlink broadband craft — which will follow Ship's suborbital trajectory and splash down in the Indian Ocean as well.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
9 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The latest double setback for Trump's plans come as the dispute threatens to turn into an open diplomatic row between the U.S. and NATO ally Denmark once the Republican is inaugurated as president for the second time on January 20.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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An unexpected gift One Wish Book story was a double bonus for two clients from the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
17 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, six search and rescue teams forged ahead, systematically looking through every building that was destroyed by the fire.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA TODAY,
18 Jan. 2025
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But like those, Polestar has been given the autonomy to stand on its own two feet and forge its own identity.—
Alistair Charlton,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Tips On How To Coexist With American Crocodiles By Anna Skinner Senior Writer, General Assignment 0 Some on social media are sharing their opinion on some behavior by crocodiles, worrying that the reptiles are pretending to drown to lure humans into the water, although experts have discounted this.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
10 Jan. 2025
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No pretending to read I, Seamus Heaney, no Skyping with pretendfriend.com.—
Max Ufberg,
hazlitt.net,
10 Jan. 2025
Verb
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In what may well be a spy movie for actual adults, director Soderbergh and screenwriter David Koepp concoct a moody drama steeped in espionage, marital trust issues and, one hopes, prime opportunities for playing the pause, the side-eye and the steely glare along with the words.—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Jan. 2025
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Years later, both young women said under oath that police pressured them, using aggressive interrogation tactics that led them to concoct stories about Cox that were not true.—
Defne Karabatur,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Dec. 2024
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More than 180 oil-carrying vessels that are suspected to be part of a shadow fleet utilized by the Kremlin to evade oil sanctions as well as traders, oil field service firms and Russian energy officials are also targeted by the new sanctions.—
AAMER MADHANI THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
11 Jan. 2025
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Some, their principles unbreakable, have to live their philosophy, not just to get to the core of it but to evade the accusation of hypocrisy.—
Emily Zarevich,
JSTOR Daily,
11 Jan. 2025
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“Fake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fake. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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