dupe

Example Sentences

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People should also watch out for scams, with criminals attempting to dupe taxpayers by purporting to be from HMRC.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

Her younger sister might be a candidate for a dupe version of a high-end coat, handbag or pair of sunglasses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 1, 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

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

But it was Heleen she’d wanted to dupe.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo