1
as in to trick
to cause to believe what is untrue
my friends faked me out for a whole day, letting me think that they had forgotten my birthday
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as in to evade
to elude (an opponent in a sports contest) by making a deceptive or agile movement
used a quick between-the-legs dribble to fake out the flat-footed defender
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Recent Examples of fake out
Jokic faked out multiple Cavs defenders in transition by turning his head toward an open Murray on the left wing, only to fire a no-look pass to Christian Braun under the basket.
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Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 6 Dec. 2024
Torre faked out left back Josh Wildon-Esbrand and rocketed his shot into the back of the net to give the Spanish side the lead heading into halftime.
—Kyle Foley, Orlando Sentinel, 31 July 2024
The discography deep-dive portion of the set list kicked off with something of a fake out.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2024
Along the way, there’s illegitimate children, fake out deaths, and just about every soap opera cliché imaginable wrapped in gloriously stupid fun.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2024
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Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 6 Dec. 2024
Torre faked out left back Josh Wildon-Esbrand and rocketed his shot into the back of the net to give the Spanish side the lead heading into halftime.
—Kyle Foley, Orlando Sentinel, 31 July 2024
The discography deep-dive portion of the set list kicked off with something of a fake out.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2024
Along the way, there’s illegitimate children, fake out deaths, and just about every soap opera cliché imaginable wrapped in gloriously stupid fun.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fake out
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Phishing works by tricking the user, with no reliance on any particular operating system or browser.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
7 Mar. 2025
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Here are some alternative snacking options that can help trick your brain into feeling full.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN,
5 Mar. 2025
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Colt escapes by initially driving a speedboat while facing away from the controls, evades his pursuers by zigging and zagging through the river, and then purposefully drives his boat into a floating pontoon, faking his own death via the gigantic explosion.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2025
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Now, however, DHS states that the previous rules hindered law enforcement efforts by creating sites where people without legal status could evade capture.—
Jackie Fortiér,
NPR,
25 Feb. 2025
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Look for the producer, grape variety, region, and vintage, and don’t be fooled by flashy words.—
Emily Price,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Also, unlike its many imposters (and there are many similar looking wireless lamps out there, so don’t be fooled), the Poldina comes with a 1-year warranty on the battery and a 2-year warranty for any defects.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appétit,
27 Feb. 2025
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That said, exit velocity cannot be faked, and sharing company with the likes of Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani isn’t insignificant.—
Justice delos Santos,
The Mercury News,
27 Feb. 2025
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In the thriller musical, the 52-year-old actress plays a Mexican drug cartel leader who fakes her death and undergoes gender-affirming surgery.—
Vivian Kwarm,
New York Daily News,
27 Feb. 2025
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Despite providing historical records and even materials for a documentary on Bad Boy Entertainment in 2021, Burrowes says he was once again deceived and left unpaid for his contributions.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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Photo : Volkswagen No, your eyes do not deceive you, a Volkswagen did earn itself a spot on the list of the greatest luxury vehicles of all time.—
Raphael Orlove,
Robb Report,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Or will we just get strung along, like so many shows have done to us in the past?—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
26 Jan. 2025
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To be sure, there are risks that Iran could use negotiations to string along the international community, seek to divide the United States and Europe with counterproposals, and deflect further sanctions.—
Dmitry Adamsky,
Foreign Affairs,
20 Feb. 2011
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Drive through deep water, and your diffs may also suck in a little bit of moisture, slowly polluting the oil that lubricates them.—
Wes Siler,
Outside Online,
2 Mar. 2025
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Related article Engaging your core is not the same as sucking in your belly.—
Dana Santas,
CNN,
12 Jan. 2025
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“Fake out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fake%20out. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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