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dupe

[doop, dyoop] / dup, dyup /




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Before this season, savvy pitchers with expert command and dazzling spin had been able to dupe human umps into calling strikes on balls just off the plate, a time-honored tradition that had existed for generations.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

And Ms. Millonzi wisely avoids turning Roderigo into an overly whiny and dim dupe.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

Experts call this a type of fraud "social engineering" - where scammers dupe their victims using psychological manipulation, instilling fear and urgency.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

This type of asset is sometimes called a dupe or a useful idiot.

From Slate • Sep. 4, 2025

The knight thought he could dupe the sailor.

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys




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