dupe

Example Sentences

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They couldn’t use a dupe or someone of questionable reliability for an operation of this magnitude.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 10, 2025

Online scammers continue to dupe a majority of American adults as they infiltrate virtual calendars and security systems meant to defend users against the poaching of personal information.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 11, 2025

He had researched the logos, signatures and even the type of paper licences were printed on to dupe the seller, who committed no offence.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2025

Finally, they discuss The Cut’s deep dive into the brand Quince and what makes the “one stop dupe shop” so popular.

From Slate • Feb. 22, 2025

The worst thing in the hustler’s world was to be a dupe.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey