phony
Example Sentences
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For nearly a decade, four small-town Louisiana lawmen and a Subway shop owner manufactured phony crime reports to help foreign nationals stay in the U.S., federal prosecutors say.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
He suspected that they thought he might be carrying a phony passport, but he was happy to clear up any confusion.
From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026
Despite having his antenna up, Russell says he was initially taken in by a couple of phony outreaches.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
The scams include fraudulent invoices, advance-fee fraud, overpayment scams, fictional prizewinnings, no-risk investment temptations, fake charities, shipping scams, prepaid shipping-label scams, package-rerouting scams and phony job opportunities.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026
“I think Grandpa makes up phony excuses for her not being around. This is a dangerous place. He has lied about other things. I get the feeling he’s trying to protect us from the truth.”
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
Vocabulary lists containing phony
Fake It 'Til You Make It: Synonyms for "False"
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The Catcher in the Rye
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"Sorry, Wrong Number," Vocabulary from the play
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