as in fake
being such in appearance only and made with or manufactured from usually cheaper materials
the dummy shutters on the house are actually made of vinyl and are for decoration only
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as in idiot
a stupid person
it's obvious that she's in love with you, you dummy
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as in copy
something that is made to look exactly like something else
for the movie, the props department made a dummy of the lunar module actually used in the mission
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Recent Examples of dummy
Mike Wall, Space.com, 4 Mar. 2025
During the flight, SpaceX plans to test Starship’s ability to deploy payloads by simulating the deployment of Starlink satellites with what amount essentially to four dummy satellites.
—Eric MacK, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Jessica Roy, The Cut, 23 June 2017
While the group did 100 to 120 chest compressions a minute on CPR dummies, or 30 compressions and two breaths, Metro took photos with her phone and streamed the scene on Facebook Live.
—Victoria St. Martin, Washington Post, 5 July 2017
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Adjective
Ship was supposed to deploy a set of dummy Starlink satellites on Flight 7.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 4 Mar. 2025
During the flight, SpaceX plans to test Starship’s ability to deploy payloads by simulating the deployment of Starlink satellites with what amount essentially to four dummy satellites.
—Eric MacK, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Noun
The American Heart Association employs a bunch of dummies.
—Jessica Roy, The Cut, 23 June 2017
While the group did 100 to 120 chest compressions a minute on CPR dummies, or 30 compressions and two breaths, Metro took photos with her phone and streamed the scene on Facebook Live.
—Victoria St. Martin, Washington Post, 5 July 2017
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dummy
Adjective
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YouTube has further cracked down on fake movie trailer channels.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
12 May 2025
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This fake news is being spread by France’s enemies, both abroad and at home.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
The Washington Examiner,
12 May 2025
Noun
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No’ about dolls, especially), this week’s Update is made by its guests.—
Rosa Escandon,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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The doll was ultimately cut from the scenes and replaced with CGI.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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Two weeks ago, the project sold just under 3,700 copies, according to Luminate.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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The franchise, which has sold 20 million copies worldwide and been translated into 15 languages, revolves around the adventures of MI5 Captain Francis Blake and his scientist friend Philip Mortimer.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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Our feeds are flooded with faux news and half-truths, designed to prop up confirmation biases and advance political agendas.—
Slaine,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2025
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This depends on the material, but faux leather is usually less susceptible to damage from steam.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 May 2025
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The three men disappeared from their cells in June 1962 in an elaborate plot that included mannequin dolls with real human hair left behind in their beds, according to the FBI.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
5 May 2025
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In Vietnam, dusty provincial museums and newer, sleeker ones inaugurated for the 50th anniversary echo the sentiment in reverse, displaying mannequins of wily peasant farmers taking on the U.S. war machine.—
Made by History,
Time,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Companies are creating digital replicas of warehouses to monitor operations in real time.—
Umesh Kumar Sharma,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Steel eagle heads and sculptural pineapples can be spotted on different levels, as well as replicas of Chrysler’s 1929 radiator hub caps — a tribute to innovation as well as a direct reference to the building’s original owner.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In announcing the replacements on Friday, the FDA said multiple food companies had already promised to remove the synthetic chemicals, making the 2026 target more likely.—
Dan Gooding
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Now, though, prices of synthetic diamonds have plummeted 90 percent at wholesale, according to a statement from the brand, marking a stark divergence from the price of traditional gems.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
9 May 2025
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Sometimes too stupid is actually smartski but sometimes is just stupid stupid.—
Caroline Downey,
National Review,
27 Mar. 2025
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An underrated gem — not enough people have seen this top-tier season — Squirrels Trip has some fabulous vocals, very funny lyrics, a heavy dose of stupid, and an engaging story.—
Barry Levitt,
Vulture,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Dummy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dummy. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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