as in cheat
a dishonest person who uses clever means to cheat others out of something of value
people who lost money in the scheme discovered that the investment company was a fake and the "owner" just a bilk
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to rob by the use of trickery or threats
an investigation revealed that the garage had been bilking motorists for repairs that had never been made
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Recent Examples of bilk
Yvonne Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 17 May 2018
Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
Meanwhile, predatory insurance agents descended shortly after the storm, bilking people into signing waivers for small payouts instead of filing claims.
—Justin McBrien / Made By History, TIME, 9 Oct. 2024
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Noun
And, despite its super hinky backstory, a bronze behemoth of bilk is taking shape in Everett.
—Yvonne Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 17 May 2018
Verb
Lake incorrectly accused Gallego of bilking people out of their life savings.
—Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
Meanwhile, predatory insurance agents descended shortly after the storm, bilking people into signing waivers for small payouts instead of filing claims.
—Justin McBrien / Made By History, TIME, 9 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bilk
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And Justin Fields’ legs are like a cheat code near the goal line.The Athletic NFL Staff, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
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Theresa May is selling out the UK to a serial liar and a cheat.Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2024
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Being able to squeeze a desperate Vegas team, without dropping too far in the top 10, might be a great play.Nick Baumgardner, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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As the country navigates an ongoing housing supply shortage that has squeezed many Americans out of the market, rising insurance premiums in vulnerable areas could add to the affordability pressure already felt by homebuyers and homeowners, weighing more heavily on older citizens.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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While the move aimed at keeping counterfeiters and tax dodgers on the back foot appears at odds with the growing popularity of cash-free transactions by consumers and businesses, central bank and finance ministry officials continue to flag the enduring importance of paper money.Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune Asia, 3 July 2024
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Indictment details In the indictment, the department’s tax attorneys portrayed Rotta as a perennial tax dodger.Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 22 Mar. 2024
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A lot of the actors feel like they’ve been plucked right out of a CW show for young adults and tweens.Erik Kain, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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Protesters aren’t just swept up during protests; since July, the authorities have plucked low-profile demonstrators from their homes days after they were seen on the street.Gisela Salim-Peyer, The Atlantic, 21 Dec. 2024
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Spurgeon saved possession, Shore hustled to beat the Hawks to the puck and popped it down low to Trenin, who set up Spurgeon’s tying goal through Jones’ screen.Michael Russo, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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And for Lil Baby, one of the hottest artists out at the moment, the transition from hustling in the streets of Atlanta to earning over $100 million in record deals and endorsements came with a harsh financial wake-up call.Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 23 Dec. 2024
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Unfortunately, Ronnie’s rough morning gets worse when she’s stung by a jellyfish.Emma Soren, Vulture, 10 Dec. 2024
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Matthew Boyd will be joining the team that defeated the Cleveland Indians in the 2016 World Series, a fact that still stings with fans of Cleveland baseball.Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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The program has seen attempts to defraud taxpayers.Cole Lauterbach | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 20 Dec. 2024
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Carlos Watson, a co-founder of the now-defunct company Ozy Media, was sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison for trying to defraud investors and lenders.Natasha Frost, New York Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton argues that allowing such participation misleads and deceives fans.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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The federal agency claims drivers were forced to use the accounts to get paid and were deceived about how to access their earnings, with Walmart threatening to fire workers who did not comply.Kate Gibson, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Bilk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bilk. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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