Cryptic crossword clue
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The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word FEINTING

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The straight part
We know that "Reporter’s losing consciousness performing deceptive move (8)/performing deceptive move" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case reporter’s losing consciousness performing deceptive move (8)/performing deceptive move = feinting.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does FEINTING mean?

FEINTING verb
  1. To make a feint, or mock attack.

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