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as in misrepresented
to give a misleading impression of
his bright smile belied his actual mood, which was really one of great sadness
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as in refuted
to prove to be false
the latest information belies the old theory
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as in obscured
to keep secret or shut off from view
the security council issued false assurances that belied the true gravity of the situation
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Recent Examples of belied
The divergent tones belied the consistent accomplishments of each franchise.
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Andy McCullough, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Lopez described his mother, aunts, and older female cousins as elegant women whose high taste belied their humble circumstances.
—Ana Karina Zatarain, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2025
The notion that hitting students is somehow necessary to maintain order and discipline in schools is belied by reams of research.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
The two farm systems, as judged by media analysts, belied the trade activity to come.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Aug. 2025
The idea of a crime crisis in Washington is belied by crime statistics from the city police, the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 9 Aug. 2025
Any claim of product legitimacy is belied by the fact that the virtual ‘Gold Coins’ do not have any monetary value and cannot under any circumstances be redeemed for cash or prizes.
—Daniel Wallach, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
The final score belied how close the game was for a half and how much Denver battled through 36 minutes.
—Tony Jones, The Athletic, 10 Mar. 2025
In the 1980s, the store’s no-frills appearance both inside and out belied the tremendous selection that wine connoisseurs would find inside.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025
Andy McCullough, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Lopez described his mother, aunts, and older female cousins as elegant women whose high taste belied their humble circumstances.
—Ana Karina Zatarain, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2025
The notion that hitting students is somehow necessary to maintain order and discipline in schools is belied by reams of research.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
The two farm systems, as judged by media analysts, belied the trade activity to come.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Aug. 2025
The idea of a crime crisis in Washington is belied by crime statistics from the city police, the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 9 Aug. 2025
Any claim of product legitimacy is belied by the fact that the virtual ‘Gold Coins’ do not have any monetary value and cannot under any circumstances be redeemed for cash or prizes.
—Daniel Wallach, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
The final score belied how close the game was for a half and how much Denver battled through 36 minutes.
—Tony Jones, The Athletic, 10 Mar. 2025
In the 1980s, the store’s no-frills appearance both inside and out belied the tremendous selection that wine connoisseurs would find inside.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for belied
Verb
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Ronshausen later said Andrade coerced her into giving him information and misrepresented Uthmeier’s involvement.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
14 Oct. 2025
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Charlie Kirk’s letter to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been published in full, following accusations it had initially been misrepresented.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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The couple has publicly refuted those claims, affirming the authenticity of their partnership.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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When rumors flew in the colonies that Franklin had personally designed the Stamp Act, William refuted the charges.—
Stacy Schiff,
The Atlantic,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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One’s identity was obscured; the other two were Shelley Silver and Barbara Ozer, David’s mother.—
Steve Belanger,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
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However, by creating sharp boundaries, the schema obscured the subtleties of what happened between them.—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Quanta Magazine,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Though the structures appear to only be heads, many of them have full bodies that have been concealed by sediment over the centuries.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
19 Oct. 2025
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The train containing the four ride vehicles, including the Dodge Charger, will be concealed during this initial test phase — though a version of the Charger chassis was revealed to media this summer.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The living room walls in Paulsen’s home are covered in framed photos of Kelly and their kids.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Smart-casual works almost everywhere, but dress modestly (elbows, knees covered) in heritage spots.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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However, these cells are normally suppressed by testosterone and kept in check by the body’s overall hormone balance.—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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The autocratic czarist regime ruled with an iron hand and suppressed opposition through censorship, banishment, and executions.—
Karl Ove Knausgaard,
New Yorker,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The 8,500-square-foot property—complete with gardens, a pool, and a separate guesthouse—became the setting for her surprise 2015 wedding to Theroux, cleverly disguised as a birthday party for him and attended by about 70 close friends.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
24 Oct. 2025
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On Sunday, thieves disguised as construction workers stole, during broad daylight, eight pieces of the French crown jewels estimated to be worth roughly $100 million.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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