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counterfeits

  • plural
    of counterfeit.
    counterfeit
    adjective
    made in imitation so as to be passed off fraudulently or deceptively as genuine; not genuine; forged.
  • present tense form
    of counterfeit (3rd person singular).
    counterfeit
    adjective
    made in imitation so as to be passed off fraudulently or deceptively as genuine; not genuine; forged.

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Shortly after, DTN said it believed the inflaters were counterfeits manufactured by another company, and that “the related accidents were not necessarily caused by a defect in the inflater.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026

The supply chain for most of Vietnam's counterfeits can be traced back across its northern border into China, where they are manufactured.

From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026

The judge accepted that Crowley had inherited the statues from his grandfather and did not at any point believe that they were counterfeits.

From BBC ● May 22, 2026

While genuine and safe bargains are available, experts have warned about counterfeits endangering children and the health of others.

From BBC ● Apr. 15, 2026

Many of these shops are "mints," and some of them produce counterfeits.

From Piano Playing: With Piano Questions Answered by Josef Hofmann