as in ruse
a clever often underhanded means to achieve an end
a temporary suspension of the gas tax was just a crowd-pleasing juggle that was not a long-term solution to the energy problem
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as in to trick
to cause to believe what is untrue
everyone thinks that they are too smart to be juggled by con artists
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Recent Examples of juggle
Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 May 2025
Between work, family and the constant juggle of daily responsibilities, finding the time and emotional energy to nurture relationships can seem impossible.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Dr. Ashwin Vasan, New York Daily News, 18 July 2025
Driver will juggle the shoot with her recurring role on the upcoming fifth season of Netflix’s Emily In Paris, which is filmed in France and Italy.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 16 July 2025
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Noun
Paul Feig explains Blake Lively 'curveball' in 'Another Simple Favor'
'Heart Eyes'
The horror rom-com juggles the many tropes of both its genres, but this gory slasher romp also boasts an impressive mean streak, entertaining leads and an excellent hook.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 May 2025
Between work, family and the constant juggle of daily responsibilities, finding the time and emotional energy to nurture relationships can seem impossible.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Verb
My patients are single mothers juggling multiple jobs, working immigrants with chronic illnesses, young people struggling with mental health and affordability.
—Dr. Ashwin Vasan, New York Daily News, 18 July 2025
Driver will juggle the shoot with her recurring role on the upcoming fifth season of Netflix’s Emily In Paris, which is filmed in France and Italy.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for juggle
Noun
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No, because the medic — work requirements are a ruse.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
13 July 2025
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Ben Affleck's Argo is a real film about the ruse of making a fake film to help rescue real-life hostages in Iran.—
EW Staff Published,
EW.com,
4 July 2025
Verb
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Luckily for Marian, much of Bertha’s attention is stolen by the unexpected arrival of her unsophisticated sister; Bertha’s too busy making snide comments and tricking her into wearing nicer gowns to even bother with Marian.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
13 July 2025
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The offense is built on outside runs and tricking the defense.—
Ted Nguyen,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
Noun
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The scheme requires drivers to pay a fee—based on the time and duration of their visit and their vehicle type—to enter the lower part of Manhattan, from the southern end of Central Park to the city’s financial district.—
Carlton Reid,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Singer took in more than $25 million from his clients as part of the scheme, paid bribes totaling more than $7 million and used more than $15 million for his own benefit, according to prosecutors.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
24 July 2025
Verb
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More than 20 children are in the custody of a Southern California child-welfare agency as authorities investigate allegations of child abuse and whether surrogate mothers were deceived by a Los Angeles-area couple.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
17 July 2025
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And then he was wishy-washy, went back and forth, and she was deceived and disappointed by him.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
15 July 2025
Noun
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There’s a new dodge, but it can only be executed while aiming with a gun.—
Hayes Madsen,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2025
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Dark Souls’ plodding sword-and-board combat disappeared in favor of a lightning fast rhythm of slashes, bullets, and dodges.—
Luke Winkie,
Vulture,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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His impersonation is so convincing that Lu and Shin are initially fooled.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
14 July 2025
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Don’t let the size fool you—this ultra-compact charger delivers impressive speed and efficiency for its footprint.—
Becca Blond,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
Noun
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The devices are considered imperative to reactor safety, according to the Energy Education project at the University of Calgary.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
26 July 2025
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At some point, deputies sent a drone inside the home to determine if the woman was being held inside against her will, but the man attacked and broke the device, investigators said.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 July 2025
Noun
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Whatever price the land fetches will be divided among the condominium owners, only some of whom lived on the property before it was condemned.—
Rafael Olmeda,
Sun Sentinel,
27 June 2025
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After being made to feel guilty for not paying her any attention, the owners felt obliged to continue their game of fetch and entertain the feline, who is clearly a brilliant actress.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Juggle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/juggle. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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