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as in misleading
telling or containing lies
I think he is being dishonest about how much he knows dishonest statements on the claims form
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as in fraudulent
given to or marked by cheating and deception
dishonest car dealers who roll back mileage gauges dishonest business deals that landed him in jail
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as in false
marked by, based on, or done by the use of dishonest methods to acquire something of value
dishonest appraisals of art works that were part of an elaborate scheme to defraud insurance companies
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Recent Examples of dishonest
However, officials may well be hoping that a high-profile prosecution would help to restore public trust by showing the authority's determination to root out dishonest officers.
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Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
People are less inclined to engage in dishonest behavior when they are treated fairly, compensated properly and see themselves as integral to the company’s mission.
—Toby Braun, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
But for Williams, there was nothing dishonest about celebrating a dunk.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
And Kelly claimed that in his responses, Hegseth has been dishonest with the American people.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2025
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Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
People are less inclined to engage in dishonest behavior when they are treated fairly, compensated properly and see themselves as integral to the company’s mission.
—Toby Braun, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
But for Williams, there was nothing dishonest about celebrating a dunk.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
And Kelly claimed that in his responses, Hegseth has been dishonest with the American people.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dishonest
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Unpaid toll text messages are likely a scam, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission warns, urging drivers to stay vigilant and avoid falling for fraudulent messages claiming overdue toll notices.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
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In June of 2022, the couple were found guilty of conspiring to defraud Atlanta-area banks out of more than $30 million in fraudulent loans.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
20 Feb. 2025
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Post misconstrues video of Trump at Gabbard's swearing-in ceremony The Threads post appeared to draw a false conclusion from Salcedo's remarks about not seeing Gabbard being sworn in during the Feb. 12 edition of his program.—
Andre Byik,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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In 2018, McFarland was sentenced to six years in prison after pleading guilty to charges of wire fraud, bank fraud and making false statements to federal law enforcement, the US attorney’s office for the Southern District of New York confirmed to CNN at the time.—
Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN,
24 Feb. 2025
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The Trump administration’s focus on the false narrative that Politico received USAID funds follows an erroneous claim by Kyle Becker, a conservative political commentator, on Wednesday.—
Liam Reilly,
CNN,
5 Feb. 2025
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If the cost looks erroneous, please email content@bayareanewsgroup.com for more information.—
Bay Area News Group,
The Mercury News,
3 Feb. 2025
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Burrowes’ new fraud lawsuit also includes claims for unjust enrichment and deceptive business practices.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
26 Feb. 2025
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken some steps to regulate the collection of data in vehicles, focusing on consumer protection and preventing deceptive practices.—
Eric Reicin,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Her unsettling command of the character — who was equal parts sweet, vulnerable, mendacious, and menacing — was one of the highlights of the series.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
24 Dec. 2024
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Two stand out: his profile and endorsement, in 2000, of Ralph Nader’s independent presidential campaign, and his early opposition to George W. Bush’s disastrous and mendacious invasion of Iraq.—
Yiyun Li,
Harper's Magazine,
23 Sep. 2024
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As a side sleeper who constantly wakes up with a crooked neck and often back pain, this was a huge plus.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
27 Feb. 2025
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In short, repealing the FCPA will be a boon to crooked foreign corporations and will create an uneven playing field—in their favor.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
24 Feb. 2025
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President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris climate agreement on June 1 was terribly misguided, and his justification for doing so was misleading and untruthful.—
Robert N. Stavins,
Foreign Affairs,
5 June 2017
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What is more untruthful: A thing written down, or a sustained deception of the heart?—
Nicolette Polek,
Harper's Magazine,
2 July 2024
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Though, with the man known as Kingpin, his political aspirations are likely just an extension of those shady dealings.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
19 Feb. 2025
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Like who would ever meet in a bathroom, that's so insanely shady.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Dishonest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dishonest. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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