spoof

Example Sentences

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Russia and other countries also spoof GPS, broadcasting fake signals to throw off receivers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

This led to his casting in comedy sketch show On The Bright Side, where he first performed what became one of his most popular sketches – the Parliamo Glasgow spoof language programme.

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025

Since the imposition of sanctions, analysts say it has become common for ships to spoof or conceal their positions while loading oil in Venezuela.

From BBC • Dec. 11, 2025

If used properly, a VPN will change your IP address and spoof your location, making you harder to identify and profile, but it won’t make you completely anonymous.

From Salon • Nov. 26, 2025

It was possible for hackers to use modded visors to spoof their retinal patterns and thus create a second account for themselves.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline