cheat
verb (used with object)
to defraud; swindle.
had cheated
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past perfectof cheat.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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In a survey of over 500 seniors conducted by the student newspaper last year, 30% reported they had cheated on an assignment or exam.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 12, 2026
In January, after her daughter was deported, Mariela realized the fraudsters had cheated her out of more than $18,000 over three months.
From Salon ● May 2, 2026
Asked by Norwegian channel NRK on Tuesday to share his feelings after his bronze in the 20km individual, a teary Sturla Holm Laegreid broke down and admitted he had cheated on his girlfriend.
From Barron's ● Feb. 11, 2026
As Schofield was sharing her multipart saga, influencer Madeline Argy posted five videos alleging that an ex-boyfriend, rapper Central Cee, had cheated on her.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2024
But that was nothing compared to what I felt when I found out later that he had cheated.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
