cheat
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
Weigh those cons against the things AI has reliably proven it can do – cheat on homework and write janky code – and it’s easy to understand Sanders’ urge to stand and yell “stop!”
From Salon ● Aug. 12, 2026
The models seem to have been looking for a way to cheat the test and found one.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
It pointed to a recent decision by the High Court in London that largely exonerated Renault and four other carmakers from charges that the devices were designed to cheat clean air laws.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
Did the company’s models cheat in other benchmark tests?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
“Don’t cheat on these,” Keeth said to me, noting the look of doubt on my face.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
Julie Su, Mamdani’s deputy mayor for economic justice, referenced Shorris’s experience going after tax cheats as an example of the kind of work that fits into the mayor’s agenda for economic justice.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
He even cheats at golf, determined to “win” the game that most depends on personal integrity.
From Salon ● Jun. 13, 2026
Surveys, external have shown that the majority still believe protecting fair sport is crucial and support bans for cheats.
From BBC ● May 20, 2026
If tax cheats want to lose money, that’s their problem.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 18, 2026
I let her think that I and my colleagues went to a company and covertly observed a warehouse or laboratory or retail floor, then exposed all the cheats and criminals.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
“A lot of people say, ‘Well, he’s got baggage, he cheated on his wife.’
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026
Using stolen identities, AI tools and U.S. accomplices, its operatives have cheated their way into remote jobs at American companies—funneling millions of dollars back to Kim Jong Un’s regime.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
Related: ‘I found out too late’: My stepmother cheated me out of $500K from my father’s estate.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026
"I was incredibly shocked and felt cheated," he said.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
Even when he cheated he couldn’t win, because the people he cheated against were always better at cheating too.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
Kenyan civil servant Geoffrey Mosiria called for the series to be banned in Kenya, arguing that it conflates polygamy with cheating, fraud and abuse.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
He counsels letter writers on how to handle a cheating brother, discuss religion with a devout friend, and avoid spiraling over the fear of being single forever.
From Slate ● Aug. 5, 2026
In his “Devil’s Dictionary,” Ambrose Bierce defined peace as “a period of cheating between two periods of fighting.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
AI companies have reported that AI agents have been caught cheating, lying and deceiving.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
And this, unlike TOC's cheating, was a secret best kept, Colin thought.
From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green
Vocabulary lists containing cheat
Words for the World Series
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
"The Three Chicarrones"
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Unit 18, Lesson 4
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
