as in fake
being such in appearance only and made with or manufactured from usually cheaper materials
the dummy shutters on the house are actually made of vinyl and are for decoration only
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as in idiot
a stupid person
it's obvious that she's in love with you, you dummy
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as in copy
something that is made to look exactly like something else
for the movie, the props department made a dummy of the lunar module actually used in the mission
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Recent Examples of dummy
IEEE Spectrum, 15 Mar. 2025
In others, the fake apps merely display a dummy system window asking for device permissions.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 12 Mar. 2025
Jessica Roy, The Cut, 23 June 2017
While the group did 100 to 120 chest compressions a minute on CPR dummies, or 30 compressions and two breaths, Metro took photos with her phone and streamed the scene on Facebook Live.
—Victoria St. Martin, Washington Post, 5 July 2017
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By using a pair of beams at 40 and 39.5 kilohertz the researchers created a pocket of sound a few centimeters across in front of the dummy’s head at 500 Hz, which is within the audible range.
—IEEE Spectrum, 15 Mar. 2025
In others, the fake apps merely display a dummy system window asking for device permissions.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 12 Mar. 2025
Noun
The American Heart Association employs a bunch of dummies.
—Jessica Roy, The Cut, 23 June 2017
While the group did 100 to 120 chest compressions a minute on CPR dummies, or 30 compressions and two breaths, Metro took photos with her phone and streamed the scene on Facebook Live.
—Victoria St. Martin, Washington Post, 5 July 2017
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dummy
Adjective
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These platforms sell complete phishing kits—web hosting, SMS delivery systems, fake landing pages, encryption tools—to other cybercriminals who want to run scams at scale.—
Alex Vakulov,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Frisco police are investigating a series of fake social media posts made this week after the killing of a 17-year-old student at a track meet, Police Chief David Shilson said.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Apr. 2025
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According to Mattel, the team worked closely with James to personalize the doll's outfit.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
9 Apr. 2025
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The company also totes the American Girl dolls in its portfolio.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Apr. 2025
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Over 1,300 federal employees impacted by the Department of Education's March 11 reduction in force received their official separation notices Thursday, according to copies reviewed by ABC News.—
Arthur Jones II,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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The outlet reported that the Biden administration did send copies of the report to the House and Senate Armed Services Committees in December 2022, but the report was never made available online by the administration.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Better Homes & Gardens Marble Toothbrush Holder This luxe faux marble toothbrush holder from Better Homes & Gardens looks so much more expensive than its under-$10 price tag.—
Megan Schaltegger,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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During her second pregnancy, there was the faux fur Loewe outfit in May 2023 and billowing white Valentino gown from the Met Gala that same month.—
Robyn Merrett,
StyleCaster,
10 Mar. 2025
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Rolls of satin were stacked under a worktable; a mannequin in a strapless gown made of Chantilly lace stood near an armoire.—
Adam Iscoe,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2025
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Pedestrians walk past a Nike store featuring a modern design and mannequins displaying winter apparel on December 5, 2024, in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
20 Mar. 2025
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Joey Spencer Results, Highlights And Reaction David Bowie’s Double LP The project is being released as a double LP and CD, both of which will come packaged with a replica poster from the original event.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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When Medina instead lifts his right arm, which held the replica gun, officers open fire, striking Medina multiple times.—
Max Levy,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Petrochemicals are used in products around us: plastic packaging is used for food, ammonia is used in fertilizers, synthetic rubber is used for tires, and many laundry detergents are used.—
Simi Thambi,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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For instance, China, which was previously hit with a 20% tariff to address its role in the production of synthetic opioids, recieved an additional 34%, bringing the total to 54%.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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Sometimes too stupid is actually smartski but sometimes is just stupid stupid.—
Caroline Downey,
National Review,
27 Mar. 2025
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An underrated gem — not enough people have seen this top-tier season — Squirrels Trip has some fabulous vocals, very funny lyrics, a heavy dose of stupid, and an engaging story.—
Barry Levitt,
Vulture,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Dummy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dummy. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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