1
as in to misrepresent
to give a misleading impression of
his bright smile belied his actual mood, which was really one of great sadness
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2
as in to refute
to prove to be false
the latest information belies the old theory
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as in to conceal
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 belie
The claims by President Donald Trump and his acolytes in Congress that our nation’s gun violence crisis is caused by mental health issues, not the proliferation of guns, are belied by the recent U.S. Department of Education cuts for school mental health programs.
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Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 6 May 2025
Also, the most recent economic figures generally belie where businesses and economy stand.
—Jim Sergent, USA Today, 1 May 2025
Photo : Rafael Soldi The home’s dark exterior belies the vibrant jewel tones found within.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 25 May 2025
The grandeur and pageantry of the position belies the simple existence the pope has led for much of his life.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
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Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 6 May 2025
Also, the most recent economic figures generally belie where businesses and economy stand.
—Jim Sergent, USA Today, 1 May 2025
Photo : Rafael Soldi The home’s dark exterior belies the vibrant jewel tones found within.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 25 May 2025
The grandeur and pageantry of the position belies the simple existence the pope has led for much of his life.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for belie
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Bailey’s story came to global attention with the 2021 Netflix series Sophie: A Murder in West Cork, which Sheridan believes deeply misrepresented the truth.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2025
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Do nothing, and risk being misrepresented—or worse, left out of the conversation altogether.—
Jill Standish,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Security camera footage, however, refuted his story, according to the court documents.—
Mike Stunson,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2025
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Yet a source close to the contract negotiations, who requested anonymity to discuss a sensitive topic, refuted that claim.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
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Millions of low-cost devices for media streaming, in-vehicle entertainment, and video projection are infected with malware that turns consumer networks into platforms for distributing malware, concealing nefarious communications, and performing other illicit activities, the FBI has warned.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
6 June 2025
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On December 27, 1908, Boy Staunton (a literal boy, double-underlining Davies’s interest in archetypes) throws a snowball with a stone concealed in it at his friend Duncan.—
Casey Cep,
New Yorker,
6 June 2025
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The raw data obscures just how substantial and prolonged the downfall of the little guy in the NBA has been.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
6 June 2025
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Complicating matters further are sophisticated networks of onshore and offshore actors who facilitate illicit operations by obscuring catch data, obfuscating labor abuses, and lobbying to maintain lax regulations, according to C4ADS.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
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The idea is simple: guests hide small rubber ducks around the ship for others to find.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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You could be owed part of $95 million settlement May 8, 2025 4:54 PM Read Next National Fashion Nova owes customers $2.4 million after hiding negative reviews, feds say January 30, 2025 5:37 PM Read Next National Robitussin sued over non-drowsy claims.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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“Belie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belie. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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