alias
noun
a false name used to conceal one's identity; an assumed name.
aliases
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pluralof alias.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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People signed up their pets, used aliases and played games with mailing addresses to bilk the company out of new releases for less than the cost of a penny.
From Salon ● Aug. 21, 2026
The workers often juggle multiple aliases simultaneously, and can hold down several jobs under each stolen name.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
Graydon’s real name, federal authorities said, was Ronald L. Fischer, and he was a Rhode Island fugitive who used more than a dozen aliases to avoid capture for more than 20 years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
They had checked into the hotel using authentic Lebanese passports under aliases.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026
"Two canaries,” Dad shouted, "known as Peter and Maggie and by other aliases, have flown the coop. No matter. We wouldn’t think of delaying you further.”
From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey
