disinformation

noun

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as in propaganda

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Recent Examples of disinformation The disinformation surrounding the Ceuta crossing had been building well before Sánchez publicly accused Russian and Israeli-linked networks. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Ministers believe this will reflect changing viewing habits, as well as combat the tide of misinformation and disinformation on online services. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026 Still, anti-vaccine rhetoric, misinformation, and disinformation have shaken confidence in the vaccine, driving down vaccination rates. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 25 Aug. 2026 This disinformation, often fueled by fossil-fuel interests and amplified by platform algorithms, is described as lethal, drowning out critical public safety information and hindering emergency responses. — David Vetter, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for disinformation
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propaganda
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  • The crown princess had managed to take the children far from occupied Europe in part to prevent Harald from becoming a tool of Nazi propaganda.
    — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The war has forced many journalists to stop working or flee the country, enabling SAF and RSF propaganda to fill the vacuum.
    — Mat Nashed, Christian Science Monitor, 27 Aug. 2026
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