dupe

Example Sentences

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It took a hit this week after former executives accused it of manipulating markets to dupe consumers into buying its products.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 24, 2025

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

Not to mention that your subjects will probably realize if they’ve been served a vegetable-based dupe of the real thing.

From Slate • Aug. 2, 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

“I would sooner swear an oath on an anvil and do honest work than dupe the world with make-believe.”

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor