as in pretends
to take on a false or deceptive appearance
she's not half as innocent as she likes to let on
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Recent Examples of lets on
Analysts say the latest developments in Sino-Russian relations reinforce longstanding suspicions defense cooperation between the quasi allies runs deeper than Beijing lets on.
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Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lets on
pretends
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In the finale, Brandis pretends not to see the million-dollar stash in Maeve's possession and zips the bag back up, looking up as birds sing.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
20 Oct. 2025
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After encountering an old friend, Colette, embarrassed about her friend’s success compared to her own, pretends to be a customer at the DMV instead of an employee.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Lets on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lets%20on. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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