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as in counterfeit
being such in appearance only and made or manufactured with the intention of committing fraud
a spurious Picasso painting that wouldn't have fooled an art expert for a second
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as in false
lacking in natural or spontaneous quality
claimed that the governor's election-year enthusiasm for conservation was spurious, since he had cut funding for state parks
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as in illegitimate
born to a father and mother who are not married
the spurious son of Charles II, the Duke of Monmouth would later mount a rebellion in a disastrous attempt to claim the throne
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Recent Examples of spurious
On the technical side, managers should know how to read a model card, notice spurious correlations, and ask for confidence intervals.
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Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
Based on the nature of state board appointments and reports of Boelter’s political background, claims of ties to the DFL are spurious.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 22 June 2025
If lawmakers can alter this contract for spurious reasons, why not mortgages or car loans?
—Jay Neveloff, New York Daily News, 11 June 2025
Jax, an artist who photographed the event, offered a totally different, spurious backstory for swaggotry.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 25 June 2025
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Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
Based on the nature of state board appointments and reports of Boelter’s political background, claims of ties to the DFL are spurious.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 22 June 2025
If lawmakers can alter this contract for spurious reasons, why not mortgages or car loans?
—Jay Neveloff, New York Daily News, 11 June 2025
Jax, an artist who photographed the event, offered a totally different, spurious backstory for swaggotry.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spurious
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The American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA) wants the Trump administration to crack down on counterfeit risks posed by domestic entities.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
18 July 2025
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Fake websites, impersonator accounts and counterfeit listings can erode trust quickly, and often without warning.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
17 July 2025
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He’s hosted several world leaders for explosive Oval Office sit downs, including South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, who Trump argued with over false claims that white farmers in the country were victims of a genocide, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in February.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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In November 2009, Richard pleaded guilty to the latter charge, while Mayumi pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of false reporting to authorities, per CNN.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
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Carlson said he's seen a lot of online comments on posts about his new record claiming the fish's weight seems impossible and bow fishing being illegitimate.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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However, in past few years, the European Union has focused its attention on regulating activities in freeports, especially after increasing instances of use of these freeports, including those in Switzerland and Geneva, for illegitimate activities.—
Priya Prakash Royal Esq. LL.M. MBA AEP TEP,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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How tariff news fuels some scams The Better Business Bureau warned earlier this summer that some scammers are using fake excuses involving delays caused by tariffs to cover up fraudulent online orders.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
24 July 2025
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Spreading Malware Through Fake GitHub Repositories As seen in a recent case, threat actors use AI to create fake GitHub repositories, misleading developers into downloading malware.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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While some can be used across different hair textures, lengths, curl patterns, thicknesses, colors (natural and unnatural), and concerns, many are created with specific consumers and their needs in mind.—
Angela Trakoshis,
Allure,
11 July 2025
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Even if that means stepping into a version of themselves that feels unnatural.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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No illegible, incomplete, forged or altered entries will be accepted.—
Sourcing Journal,
Sourcing Journal,
12 June 2025
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This pendant light is iron forged and hand finished with an antique brass finish to achieve a storied charm befitting French country, traditional, transitional, and cottage bedroom designs.—
Maria Conti,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
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The analytics department had built a mock draft simulator to get a feel for how the board might shake out before the Panthers selected at their No. 57 spot.—
Mike Kaye
July 22,
Charlotte Observer,
22 July 2025
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In early March, the command's fighter jets and a U.S. bomber carried out a mock interception over Alaska, showcasing its ability to defend the continent at a moment's notice.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 July 2025
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There has been a gradual normalization of ties between India and China in recent months after relations were deeply strained in June 2020, when a brutal hand-to-hand battle in the Galwan Valley left at least 20 Indian and four Chinese soldiers dead.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
24 July 2025
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The Taliban’s strained relationships with Iran and Pakistan further complicate reintegration efforts.—
Natasha Lindstaedt,
Forbes.com,
17 July 2025
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“Spurious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spurious. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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