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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
That was best encapsulated in the form of Curaçao’s transcendent goalkeeper Eloy Room, whose surname belied what Ecuador found behind him.
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Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
Yet Epstein never had any formal modeling industry role – a fact belied by the DOJ files, which contain multiple law enforcement interviews with aspiring models who say professional contacts or word of mouth led them to Epstein.
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Curt Devine,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
The 1-0 halftime lead belied how dominant Switzerland had been over the first 45 minutes.
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Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
Her colorful outfit and warm smile belied a heavy heart.
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Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
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.
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Richard Sheehan,
Fortune,
25 May 2026
That the captive invested in life insurance also belied a nontax purpose.
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Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
These majestic birds, adapted perfectly to their environment, moved with a grace that belied their size.
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Photovogue,
Vogue,
22 Apr. 2026
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
Yet Epstein never had any formal modeling industry role – a fact belied by the DOJ files, which contain multiple law enforcement interviews with aspiring models who say professional contacts or word of mouth led them to Epstein.
—
Curt Devine,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
The 1-0 halftime lead belied how dominant Switzerland had been over the first 45 minutes.
—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
Her colorful outfit and warm smile belied a heavy heart.
—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
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.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for belied
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Federal prosecutors alleged Holmes knowingly misrepresented the capabilities of Theranos technology and misled investors about the company's financial condition, partnerships, and laboratory capabilities.
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Other videos also misrepresented the earnings users could have made on parallel bets, the Journal's report found.
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Though then-Bucks coach Doc Rivers refuted that report, Antetokounmpo acknowledged that the offseason was a time when temptation could be very real for him.
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After her daughter's murder, Franchetti began a grassroots movement to rewrite family court law, but the legislation was held up by legal language that might have greenlighted hearsay allegations or the potential for false claims that couldn't be refuted.
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Wernicke says that's wrong—and that the misattribution has obscured something important.
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The documents in question include eight emails with either the sender or recipient blacked out, a draft indictment of Epstein with the names of potential co-conspirators obscured and a 2019 email that mentions several co-conspirators whose names were redacted.
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An off-duty officer spotted suspicious behavior that led TSA to discover a knife concealed inside a prosthetic leg at airport security.
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According to Woodward, some emails in question -- which had their senders and recipients concealed -- were redacted to protect the names of victims.
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When choosing a warranty, review the contract, check what is covered, and understand the claims process.
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Travel insurance experts say travelers' biggest mistake this summer is too much confidence—like assuming that any disruption is automatically covered by their policy.
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Oracle Park’s spacious dimensions and San Francisco’s chilly climate have suppressed home runs for more than two decades, but this was a true no-doubt blast that cleared the left-center field fence by plenty of feet.
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In effect, the program was suppressed and hidden rather than truly removed.
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Frazier eagerly reposted a vile lie claiming Israelis drop bombs disguised as toys to murder children—originally posted by a UK activist facing terror charges for backing Hamas.
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Of course, fans of fine art will begin their journey instead at The d’Arenberg Cube--a five-story Rubik’s Cube disguised as a functioning building and gallery.
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“Belied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belied. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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