counterfeits 1 of 2

noun

plural of counterfeit
as in hoaxes
an imitation that is passed off as genuine the will as well as the other documents turned out to be counterfeits

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counterfeits

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of counterfeit
1
as in fakes
to imitate or copy especially in order to deceive an expert at counterfeiting money

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2
as in pretends
to present a false appearance of managing to counterfeit a happy expression while visiting a sick friend

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Recent Examples of counterfeits
Noun
The European Commission previously said AliExpress breached its obligations under the DSA, which required it to diligently assess and mitigate the risks of counterfeits. — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 22 July 2026 Masherah also emphasized keeping Jordan with Upper Deck provides collectors a safe place to acquire authenticated Jordan autographed memorabilia when there are so many fakes and counterfeits floating around. — Larry Holder, New York Times, 8 July 2026 Luxus focuses on pristine-condition assets with clear provenance, reducing risks associated with counterfeits and quality degradation. — Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 Unprosecuted crimes against the public — such as the widespread sale of 78-cent postage stamps for 19 cents to 59 cents, rolls of 100, counterfeits all, for years online. — Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026 Its expert team enforces strict production rules, promotes the brand globally, fights counterfeits and certifies every wheel. — Antonia Mortensen, CNN Money, 2 May 2026 Greece, home to an extensive repository of cultural artifacts, has long contended with the proliferation of counterfeits and the looting of archaeological sites. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 9 Apr. 2026 By 2009, Nakamoto took Bitcoin from theory to reality, mining the Genesis Block, and then, once the rules were set, protections against counterfeits were secured, and Bitcoin began to circulate—still worth next to nothing—Nakamoto vanished. — Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 17 Mar. 2026 While many online retailers and marketplaces have taken steps to address the marketing of counterfeits, others still haven’t put the requisite measures in place—like notice and takedown procedures, identity verification and policies to punish offenders—that would curb the behavior. — Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
This makes Temu counterfeits more difficult for consumers to spot while browsing, and more difficult to determine are counterfeit upon receipt of the goods. — Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for counterfeits
  1. hoaxes
  2. fakes
  3. pretends
  4. reproductions
  5. forges
  6. simulates
  7. copies
  8. assumes
Noun
  • While Locke failed in that regard, his articles live on as one of the most famous media hoaxes.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Aug. 2026
  • America’s penny press transformed journalism in the 1830s, using hoaxes, sensationalism, and mass circulation to create a blueprint for modern media.
    — Big Think, Big Think, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of hoaxes
Verb
  • As Iliman Ndiaye closes him down, Wharton fakes to go one way and comes back the other, leaving the Everton midfielder in a different half of the pitch to him.
    — Stuart James, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
  • In the final episode, they are reunited after Agent Kim fakes his death to escape international accountability for his past acts of espionage.
    — Kayti Burt, Time, 27 July 2026
Definition of fakes
Verb
  • At one point, though, Jon Hamm does the voice of the mayor but there’s a robot who pretends to be him and is essentially wearing a mayor-skin suit.
    — Marah Eakin, Vulture, 21 Aug. 2026
  • And Brand New Day pretends to tell that story, for about 20 minutes.
    — David Sims, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026
Definition of pretends
Noun
  • One can imagine the burden of splitting up a valuable estate and the myriad decisions about how to run it posthumously, such as whether to license the name or make reproductions.
    — Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The widely available listings are reproductions, not salvaged restaurant fixtures.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of reproductions
Verb
  • The Librarians, which premiered at Sundance in early 2025 and broadcast on PBS in early 2026, has been years in the making, but the battle at its core still forges on.
    — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Training for business leaders forges a body, mind, and spirit prepared for whatever challenge comes next.
    — Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of forges
Verb
  • The upcoming 2027 model will also be the first to feature E-Shift, an optional system that simulates the gear shifts of a combustion engine.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The offense works on the underneath passing tree while the defense simulates coverage rules and passing off cross-under routes.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of simulates
Noun
  • Back in 2015, Parton and her team buried a chestnut box filled with physical copies of a brand new song in two formats, cassette and CD, along with their corresponding players, under her Dollywood DreamMore Resort and Spa.
    — Isabelle Farina, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026
  • In a settlement agreement reached last year, Conservice agreed to provide any California tenant disputing their bill with copies of invoices and formulas used to determine their specific charges.
    — Audrey McGlinchy, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of copies
Verb
  • And although Engwe advertises a 55-mile maximum range, that figure assumes ideal conditions.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The committee’s analysis assumes Trump continued to hold the positions disclosed at the end of last year.
    — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of assumes

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“Counterfeits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterfeits. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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