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
Henry communicates the weight of Ray’s past with a flicker in his gaze and a shadow that falls over his face, belying the easy confidence established by the character’s introduction.
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Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 25 Aug. 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
But humble environs belie the research, care, and craft behind his creative coffee program and inventive breakfast offerings.
—Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
His demeanor, his maturity, his articulation of thought, belies his years — the son of two physicians who count Barack Obama, LeBron James and other high-profile figures among their circle of friends.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
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Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 25 Aug. 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
But humble environs belie the research, care, and craft behind his creative coffee program and inventive breakfast offerings.
—Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
His demeanor, his maturity, his articulation of thought, belies his years — the son of two physicians who count Barack Obama, LeBron James and other high-profile figures among their circle of friends.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for belie
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Conversely, overloading new hires with information, leaving them without guidance or misrepresenting the job can quickly erode excitement and lead to early and expensive turnover.—
Alyshia Hull,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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In his appeal though, obtained by PEOPLE, Guobadia argued that their November 2022 prenup was void because Williams allegedly misrepresented herself during negotiations by not disclosing her plans to return to RHOA.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Szymon Laks, conductor of one of several male orchestras at Auschwitz-Birkenau, vehemently refuted the notion that music was helpful to anyone in the camp.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Sep. 2025
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Ghana’s officials refuted the claims of the lawyers, saying the individuals were returned to their home nations.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
16 Sep. 2025
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Responding to Immigration and Customs Enforcement Senate Bill 627 would prohibit law enforcement on the local, state and federal level from wearing masks that conceal their identity in the course of duty.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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There are three other food and beverage venues, including El Secreto, a hidden salon and bar, quietly concealed behind an unmarked door on the hotel’s second floor, and La Cava, the adjacent emerald-toned jewel that is Faena’s wine cellar, an intimate setting for unforgettable private gatherings.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
AFAR Media,
15 Sep. 2025
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The bill would prohibit federal and local law enforcement officers from wearing masks that obscure their identity during public-facing operations, with exemptions for medical and undercover purposes.—
Amelia Wu,
Sacbee.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Justin shares Jack with wife Hailey Baldwin Bieber, and while the couple often shares photos of their son, his face is often obscured.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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The most notorious, in 1978, saw the late queen hide behind a bush in the gardens of Buckingham Palace to avoid Nicolae Ceaușescu, having already removed anything that the Romanian dictator could steal from his room following a warning from Giscard d'Estaing, the then French president.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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Other newborns were given away by their grandparents who conspired with doctors, priests and nuns to hide a daughter’s socially embarrassing pregnancy.—
Rafael Romo,
CNN Money,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Belie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belie. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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