chouse

verb

ˈchau̇s How to pronounce chouse (audio)
Definition of chousenext
as in to cheat
to rob by the use of trickery or threats an open-air bazaar where generations of unwary tourists have been choused

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chouse
  1. cheat
  2. pluck
  3. squeeze
  4. hustle
  5. sting
  6. stick
  7. beat
  8. do
Verb
  • The post comes as Trump has for days basely accused the key battleground state of cheating.
    Luke Barr, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The activation comes amid a particularly tense election year, with former President Trump, the Republican nominee, already claiming that Democrats are cheating.
    Brad Dress, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of cheat
Verb
  • Some congressional staffers could also be plucked to work in the new administration at HHS or the White House.
    Victoria Knight, Axios, 18 Nov. 2024
  • The mbira—a wooden board over which iron keys of varying lengths are affixed and plucked to create a metallic sound—is an old instrument found throughout much of Africa and the Americas.
    Percy Zvomuya, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of pluck
Verb
  • The investigation reveals a dismal picture of a company with a sales culture that depends on squeezing infirm and elderly patients and the government for every penny.
    Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Often the rookie spends several minutes adjusting their chair, finding the right eye relief, and remembering their shooting form before ever squeezing the trigger for that first dry fire.
    Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of squeeze
Verb
  • For the 456, Ferrari bestowed it with a 5.5-liter naturally aspirated V12 that made 436 horsepower and more than 400 lb-ft of torque, which is more than adequate for hustling across the continent.
    Christian Gilbertsen, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Defensive end Austin Booker, hustling from the back side, dived and tried to trip up Demercado but missed.
    Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of hustle
Verb
  • Ahead of Election Day coming up on Tuesday Nov. 5, the hip-hop hitmaker delivered a fiery speech that lasted nearly 10 minutes, complete with stinging soundbites and her signature, seemingly off-the-cuff swagger at Wisconsin State Fair Park in West Allis, Wisconsin, a suburb outside Milwaukee.
    Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2024
  • The decision means audiences can expect Stewart to continue needling lawmakers as well as a future President Kamala Harris or Donald Trump with his stinging commentary and satire well into their first year in office.
    Liam Reilly, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
Definition of sting
Verb
  • Snagging a deal on Woot is about being quick, as these deals don't stick for long, disappearing as soon as stock runs out (which is usually pretty quick).
    Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Lack Of Memorability In the whirlwind of pitch meetings and decks, a forgettable brand means your company might not stick in investors’ minds.
    Kate Buckley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of stick
Verb
  • On Monday night, Michigan beat Washington at Houston's NRG Stadium to claim its first national championship since 1997.
    Danny Davis, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • In late October, EA beat analyst projections in its announced Q2 earnings, driven by the success of FC and Madden titles as well as the return of EA College Football.
    Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of beat
Verb
  • Shout out to our friends at TMZ who did the most insightful original reporting.
    Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
  • Local health officials are working to reach everyone who may have had contact with the infected individual, and they are expected to do so in this case, said Preston Merchant, a spokesman for the San Mateo County health department.
    Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
Definition of do
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“Chouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chouse. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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