1
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
For the reasons discussed below, defendants' arguments are legally flawed and belied by the record and therefore unpersuasive.
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New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
Surprisingly, Cornelius was styled in a way that belied his gruesome death.
—Holly Yan, CNN Money, 29 Nov. 2025
But the loud crowd belied what has been a months-long battle among shareholders who live at The Pierre.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 21 Nov. 2025
Agnes’ tiny stature belied her big heart.
—Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
The straw color belied its aromas of red raspberry, peach, and pink grapefruit zest.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2025
Their father, George Atkinson, spent his entire career playing an aggressive, menacing style of football that belied his smallish 6-foot, 180-pound frame.
—Jon Becker, Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2025
Her ability to find open faces and carve across the wave belied her age.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 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
New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
Surprisingly, Cornelius was styled in a way that belied his gruesome death.
—Holly Yan, CNN Money, 29 Nov. 2025
But the loud crowd belied what has been a months-long battle among shareholders who live at The Pierre.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 21 Nov. 2025
Agnes’ tiny stature belied her big heart.
—Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
The straw color belied its aromas of red raspberry, peach, and pink grapefruit zest.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2025
Their father, George Atkinson, spent his entire career playing an aggressive, menacing style of football that belied his smallish 6-foot, 180-pound frame.
—Jon Becker, Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2025
Her ability to find open faces and carve across the wave belied her age.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for belied
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Ada County also misrepresented what happened, the lawsuit alleged.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Dec. 2025
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The man misrepresented his age, identity, background and likeness to groom minors and create a false sense of safety, federal prosecutors said.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
22 Dec. 2025
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Trump administration claims that Good attacked or tried to run over ICE agents before the shooting have been refuted by the videos captured during the incident.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The New York Civil Liberties Union refuted Noem’s statements about sanctuary city laws.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Compare that with bigger names like Rolex or Patek Philippe, where the payoff for spending more is deliberately obscured.—
The Editors,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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Shiri’s face was obscured by an image originally created by Vancouver street artist iHeart.—
Gabriele Regalbuto,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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There's no way this can be concealed.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Surveillance camera footage from a nearby residence showed Erik Campbell pleading with Thomas to show him what’s in his pocket; Thomas Campbell’s right hand was concealed inside a hoodie pocket.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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She's also covered the cartel wars along the TX-MX border, Congress in Mexico City, 3 presidential races, and 6 hurricanes.—
Karen Brooks Harper,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Jan. 2026
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At the check-in desk (which is covered in palm-frond prints), you’ll be greeted with a free cold PBR, a tribute to the can-crushing dexterity of the notorious Blondie, who works the legendary lounge downstairs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The fresh evidence of how internal dissent was suppressed for the sake of diplomatic relationships exposes a broader crisis of impunity for crimes committed against journalists, and the failure of states to hold other states accountable.—
Scott Griffen,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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This may have resulted in cooling that had until now suppressed the sublimation of water ice to steam.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Nominees for foundation’s the Noble Prize include Venezuelan opposition leader Leopoldo López, who was sentenced to 14 years in jail in 2014 for his democracy campaign, but managed to escape the country disguised as an electrician in 2020 while under house arrest.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
8 Jan. 2026
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Collectively, there is less tolerance for stubbornness disguised as conviction, as this transit favors multidimensional thinking and open dialogue.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Belied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belied. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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