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decoy

[dee-koi, dih-koi, dih-koi] / ˈdi kɔɪ, dɪˈkɔɪ, dɪˈkɔɪ /




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These steps help reduce returns fraud when consumers return a similar-looking decoy item, said Sobie.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

CS2 acts as a decoy, drawing alpha-synuclein away from ClpP and preventing it from harming the cell's energy systems.

From Science Daily • Jan. 20, 2026

Lawrence has shown he can be that threat but also a decoy runner.

From BBC • Nov. 16, 2025

The plaintiffs before Boasberg clearly recognized that habeas relief was a dangerous decoy even before Monday’s filing.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2025

They were lugging the five heavy books the ranger had given Neel, and Baba was also carrying their decoy masks and his long, sturdy stick.

From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins




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