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as in shady
given to acting in secret and to concealing one's intentions
shifty politicians making deals to channel federal funds into their districts
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as in deceptive
given to or marked by cheating and deception
shifty practices such as turning back the odometers on used cars
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Recent Examples of shifty
To catch the shifty shrew on film for the first time, Vishal Subramanyan, Prakrit Jain and Harper Forbes planned a three-day expedition.
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Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Jan. 2025
Covey, a shifty third-year punt returner, has helped DeJean adapt to both the field and the facility.
—Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 21 Aug. 2024
Wade was an everyman, albeit a shifty one who could leap fearlessly toward the rim, pinball between larger defenders, and score.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2024
And yet, and yet, and yet: The terrain of cowardice is shifty and paradoxical.
—Chris Walsh, Foreign Affairs, 17 June 2015
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Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Jan. 2025
Covey, a shifty third-year punt returner, has helped DeJean adapt to both the field and the facility.
—Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 21 Aug. 2024
Wade was an everyman, albeit a shifty one who could leap fearlessly toward the rim, pinball between larger defenders, and score.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2024
And yet, and yet, and yet: The terrain of cowardice is shifty and paradoxical.
—Chris Walsh, Foreign Affairs, 17 June 2015
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shifty
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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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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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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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This week’s schedule is loaded, with a half-dozen national TV looks and a few sneaky bangers on League Pass.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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Timothy's partner-in-crime, Kenny, was revealed to be Ke Huy Quan in a sneaky cameo in Sunday's episode.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
EW.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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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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Warning signs of fraudulent debt relief companies Unfortunately, the debt relief industry is not immune to scams.—
Gabriel Rodriguez,
Sacramento Bee,
20 Feb. 2025
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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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Out of all the ugly and dishonest things that Donald Trump said about Volodymyr Zelensky last week, the ugliest was not dishonest at all.—
Anne Applebaum,
The Atlantic,
24 Feb. 2025
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But the contestant also feels that some of those accusing her of dishonest gameplay need only look in the mirror.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
12 Feb. 2025
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“Shifty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shifty. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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