1
as in erroneous
not being in agreement with what is true
"the sky is purple" is an untrue statement
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as in false
not true in one's allegiance to someone or something
untrue to his country in its time of need
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Recent Examples of untrue
Synan has said the story was untrue, but even rumors can harm his credibility and reputation.
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Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
In the 2005 Bee article, the owners’ son, Bill Anderson, maintained the prostitution claims were simply untrue, suggesting it was fabricated by a white business owner disgruntled with the Zanzibar’s success.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2025
Goldberg and other psychiatrists said that’s simply untrue.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 21 July 2025
While Trump wrote that Vietnam will pay these tariffs, that is untrue.
—Danielle Kurtzleben, NPR, 2 July 2025
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Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
In the 2005 Bee article, the owners’ son, Bill Anderson, maintained the prostitution claims were simply untrue, suggesting it was fabricated by a white business owner disgruntled with the Zanzibar’s success.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2025
Goldberg and other psychiatrists said that’s simply untrue.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 21 July 2025
While Trump wrote that Vietnam will pay these tariffs, that is untrue.
—Danielle Kurtzleben, NPR, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for untrue
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The examples and notes in question were and are erroneous and inconsistent with our policies, and have been removed.—
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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About 60 of those were licensed using the erroneous measurement system, mostly in New York City, plus around another 40 that have licenses but are yet to open their doors.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
14 Aug. 2025
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As a part of the settlement, the false electors acknowledged their actions were used in an attempt to overturn an election.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Ament pleaded guilty in 2022 to two counts of wire fraud, one count of making a false statement to a financial institution and one count of submitting a false tax return.—
Michael Slaten,
Oc Register,
22 Aug. 2025
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But Israel rejected the findings, calling them biased and inaccurate and accusing Hamas of stealing aid.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
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In its public posting of their offer, the teachers union said the school board has impeded progress of negotiations and spread inaccurate information about the union’s proposal.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Aug. 2025
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Clarisse looks intimidating climbing out of a boat, as does Bushnell’s traitorous Luke, who wields a sharp-looking knife.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
24 July 2025
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There's a delicious whodunit aspect to it, too, as the list of five potentially traitorous suspects includes the operative's own high-profile wife (Cate Blanchett).—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
4 July 2025
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In high-stakes environments, this tendency toward overreliance is particularly dangerous: Users may accept incorrect AI suggestions, especially if delivered with apparent confidence.—
David Autor,
The Atlantic,
24 Aug. 2025
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No other incorrect packaging has been discovered or reported to date.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
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The fish are currently held back by unreliable electrical barriers near Romeoville.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Aug. 2025
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However, gut feelings and guesswork will only result in unreliable data, derailing your forecast and robbing you of the ability to anticipate revenue, manage resources and make the informed decisions necessary to drive your company’s growth.—
Julie Thomas,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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One wrong step sent Luhn hurtling down the side of the mountain.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
22 Aug. 2025
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Some Republicans, like Newsom rival Rep. Kiley, argue that all mid-decade redistricting – whether in Texas, California or some other state – is wrong.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Untrue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/untrue. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.
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