fool
noun
a silly or stupid person; a person who lacks judgment or sense.
has fooled
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present perfectof fool (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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More important, he has fooled us about what kind of movie we’re watching.
From New York Times ● Mar. 16, 2023
The buzz has fooled the fan base before, but this time it feels real.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 4, 2022
“You can’t count on anything when you’re dealing with a virus that has fooled us so many times before,” Fauci said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 23, 2021
“This virus has fooled us before. It’s a very wily virus.”
From Washington Post ● Nov. 22, 2021
Well, Br’er Rabbit has fooled you badly, Fox.
From Boys and Girls Bookshelf (Vol 2 of 17) Folk-Lore, Fables, And Fairy Tales by W. J. (Winton James) Baltzell
