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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 Senate voted unanimously in favor of the budget and the House voted 99-6 for the plan, but the vast support for the measure belied the tense process to produce it.
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Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
Further, what remains unclear is FIFA’s plan on how to spend the extra billions of revenue, with its stated goal to support positive social change belied by a track record of corruption and lack of transparency.
—Richard Sheehan, Fortune, 25 May 2026
That the captive invested in life insurance also belied a nontax purpose.
—Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
These majestic birds, adapted perfectly to their environment, moved with a grace that belied their size.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2026
Although the Marshallese players were mostly stone-faced, their eyes—briefly flitting over to the crowd and the many cameras that followed them onto the field—belied both their excitement and anxiety at the gravity of the moment.
—Cheri Lucas Rowlands, Longreads, 21 Apr. 2026
Burrows failed to complete five innings for the first time this season, a result that belied the tenor of most of his outing.
—Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 19 Apr. 2026
Alas, their appearance may have belied their skills given that their record was not great — just four wins and 13 losses under the leadership of coach John Harshbarger.
—Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
His impact belied his 6-of-24 shooting that included a 2-for-10 3-point performance.
—Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
Further, what remains unclear is FIFA’s plan on how to spend the extra billions of revenue, with its stated goal to support positive social change belied by a track record of corruption and lack of transparency.
—Richard Sheehan, Fortune, 25 May 2026
That the captive invested in life insurance also belied a nontax purpose.
—Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
These majestic birds, adapted perfectly to their environment, moved with a grace that belied their size.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2026
Although the Marshallese players were mostly stone-faced, their eyes—briefly flitting over to the crowd and the many cameras that followed them onto the field—belied both their excitement and anxiety at the gravity of the moment.
—Cheri Lucas Rowlands, Longreads, 21 Apr. 2026
Burrows failed to complete five innings for the first time this season, a result that belied the tenor of most of his outing.
—Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 19 Apr. 2026
Alas, their appearance may have belied their skills given that their record was not great — just four wins and 13 losses under the leadership of coach John Harshbarger.
—Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
His impact belied his 6-of-24 shooting that included a 2-for-10 3-point performance.
—Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for belied
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In a case filed in September, the DOJ claimed Volgaev concealed and misrepresented his involvement in the smuggling operation during his naturalization process and thus should lose citizenship.—
Jaclyn Diaz,
NPR,
2 June 2026
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Prosecutors said Roberts knowingly misrepresented his citizenship status on employment paperwork during his time at the district, which serves 30,000 students, according to the AP.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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California officials, including Secretary of State Shirley Weber, have repeatedly refuted claims of fraud and, in fact, have defended the state’s slower process as critical to ensuring the counts are accurate.—
Linh Tat,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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At trial, defense lawyer Bob Varga refuted the accusation, noting there was no bodycam footage of the incident.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2026
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Wilson was most often seen behind his fence (with his face mostly obscured), offering moral guidance and wisdom to Tim and the rest of the Taylor family.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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The Islamic Republic of Iran has accelerated its executions of dissidents and activists, with the true number of victims likely obscured by the regime’s internet censorship and blackout.—
Beth Bailey,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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Located in a region with a rich mining history, the mine was worked in the 1880s before being concealed when the hillside was blasted down.—
Alia Beard Rau,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Many of Storey’s unauthorized expenditures were concealed among legitimate charges, the affidavit said.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
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They’re crafted from water-resistant material that’s perfect for heading straight from the airport to the beach, thanks to an airy design that keeps feet covered and cool even on hot days.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
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Environmental activist group Save RGV (for Rio Grande Valley) contends the company's rocket launches have left nearby homes covered in debris, disrupted native wildlife and harmed air quality.—
Maya Blackstone,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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The couple is seeking $25 million in damages, claiming that because their team didn’t have the documents suppressed, they were convicted on every count.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Ukraine's air force said Russia launched two ballistic missiles and 221 drones in its latest barrage, of which 195 drones were intercepted or otherwise suppressed.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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This is not deprivation disguised as discipline.—
Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
7 June 2026
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Mini bars are disguised in Chinoiserie cabinets; bed heads are hand-embroidered; and the toto loo seats in the white-marble bathrooms exude a gentle heat.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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“Belied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belied. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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