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noun (1)

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verb

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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 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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noun (2)

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fake documents
counterfeit documents
falsified documents
fraudulent documents
phony documents
bogus documents
a fake identity
a falsified identity
a fraudulent identity
a counterfeit identity
a fictitious identity
a feigned identity
fake news
bogus news
phony news
a fake smile
an inauthentic smile
a feigned smile
a hollow smile
a counterfeit smile
a phony smile

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Recent Examples of fake
Adjective
Striking a family pose, Cuoco wore a blue NFL jersey, fake beard and baseball cap, while Pelphrey sported a blonde wig, a pink Nike sweatshirt and white slides. Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024 As voting got underway, the FBI warned that its name and insignia were being used in two fake news clips, including one that falsely claimed the FBI was urging people to vote remotely because of a terrorist threat. Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
So just kind of blocked my guy on the line (defensive end Travon Walker) for a second there, and Caleb gave a good fake and then just right up the chute and was able to break a tackle and get into the end zone. Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2024 Taylor Swift: The mega-star singer’s name and likeness were used for celebrity endorsements, ticket scams and product giveaway scams, as well as for disinformation (Donald Trump sharing an AI fake suggesting Swift had endorsed him). James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Oct. 2024
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Since her appearance on Seinfeld, Walters joined the cast of The Young and the Restless as Diane Jenkins in 2001 until 2004, and then returned to the long-running series in March 2022 to reprise the role after Diane had faked her own death. Marina Watts, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024 On a second-and-6 from the 34, Willis faked a handoff and rolled right. Rob Reischel, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for fake 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fake
Adjective
  • Brands from Old Navy to Gucci have introduced burgundy into their fall collections, showing faux suede outerwear, lush sweaters and trendy footwear.
    Jane Hanson, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Add a faux fur skirt or garland around the tree for an elevated approach to the decade.
    Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • While the total across the four cases—all withdrawn after a deposit of forged or counterfeit checks—came to more than $661,000, a significant portion of that comes from just one case.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2024
  • Federal law enforcement officials announced the criminal indictments against the man and six other people on Monday, calling the case one of the largest counterfeit pill busts ever in New England.
    CBS News, CBS News, 24 Sep. 2024
Adjective
  • Our team spent four months building a minute-by-minute playbook, conducting two full-scale mock cutovers and stress-testing every critical system.
    Sidharth Ramsinghaney, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Experience mock classes led by prominent professors, explore diverse legal career paths, and receive personalized admissions guidance.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 3 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • Should East have pulled his partner’s second double to five clubs?
    Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
  • After a fourth-down stop by Northwood’s defense, Keith capitalized on excellent field position by lofting a 12-yard TD to Brennan, who beat double coverage.
    Dan Albano, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • In the world of social impact, where corporate responsibility intersects with purposeful leadership, Jeremy Brown has forged a unique path.
    Afdhel Aziz, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Between the lines: PBM reform has forged some unusual coalitions in Congress.
    Peter Sullivan, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Keeping your account also prevents anyone from taking your username (and maybe pretending to be you).
    David Nield, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Some staffers pretended to call on behalf of a depressed relative.
    Max Blau, ProPublica, 14 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Emilia eventually concocts a risky scheme to reunite with her family under the guise of a relative.
    Lisa Wong Macabasco, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Hyman and his team also concocted a devilish backstory for Tony to explain some of his ostentatious wealth.
    Mark Peikert, IndieWire, 29 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Hezbollah fighters have been using pagers as a low-tech means of communication in an attempt to evade Israeli location-tracking, two sources familiar with the group’s operations told Reuters this year.
    Reuters, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
  • El Monte police said that charges of kidnapping and felony evading would be submitted to the Los Angeles County district attorney’s office.
    Colleen Shalby, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024

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