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Recent Examples of falsification
Citizens routinely hide their true feelings and engage in preference falsification, which can lead to massive overestimation of a dictator’s actual support.
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Natasha Lindstaedt, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
If convicted, Lineberger faces up to 20 years in prison on the falsification charge, up to three years for concealing or removing public records, and up to one year on each theft count.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 20 May 2026
Flanagan was arrested in April 2025 and charged with five counts of wire fraud and one count of falsification of records.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 8 May 2026
Morens faces charges of conspiracy against the United States; destruction, alteration or falsification of records in federal investigations; concealment, removal or mutilation of records; and aiding and abetting, according to a Justice Department news release.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
The attorney general's office said charges of forgery, unsworn falsification, public records tampering and violations of state elections and voter registration laws remain pending against six canvassers.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Jaynes, meanwhile, also faced charges of conspiracy and falsification of records.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Charges related to animal cruelty and neglect, concealed carry of a weapon, obstructing official business and falsification are pending.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Jan. 2026
That falsification led to lower import duties.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
Natasha Lindstaedt, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
If convicted, Lineberger faces up to 20 years in prison on the falsification charge, up to three years for concealing or removing public records, and up to one year on each theft count.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 20 May 2026
Flanagan was arrested in April 2025 and charged with five counts of wire fraud and one count of falsification of records.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 8 May 2026
Morens faces charges of conspiracy against the United States; destruction, alteration or falsification of records in federal investigations; concealment, removal or mutilation of records; and aiding and abetting, according to a Justice Department news release.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
The attorney general's office said charges of forgery, unsworn falsification, public records tampering and violations of state elections and voter registration laws remain pending against six canvassers.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Jaynes, meanwhile, also faced charges of conspiracy and falsification of records.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Charges related to animal cruelty and neglect, concealed carry of a weapon, obstructing official business and falsification are pending.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Jan. 2026
That falsification led to lower import duties.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for falsification
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Florida accused OpenAI of four counts of deceptive and unfair trade practices, two counts of negligence, two counts of violating product liability laws, one count of fraudulent misrepresentation and another count of causing a public nuisance.—
Corbin Bolies,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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The wide-ranging lawsuit accuses OpenAI of four counts of deceptive and unfair trade practices, two counts of negligence, two counts of violating product liability laws, and one count each of fraudulent misrepresentation and causing a public nuisance.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
1 June 2026
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The reference to the co-defendant's YOS sentence was mistakenly included in some communication out of our office based on a previous misstatement and was not part of the Governor's decision process.—
Kelly Werthmann,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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Lee Watson, in the email, said Burns never represented the board in the lawsuit and telling the court otherwise is a misstatement.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 May 2026
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Calls for calm amid harassment, misinformation Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis has urged the community to focus on justice over emotion.—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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One of the ways Musinguzi tries to combat that misinformation is public health messaging.—
Sarah Robbins,
NPR,
31 May 2026
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But once those distortions are removed, the underlying trend is hard to spin.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
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Between participation and distortion?—
Nitin Gupta,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Lam Research Lam Research (LRCX), a provider of wafer fabrication equipment and services to the semiconductor industry, is this week’s third stock pick.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
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This includes power generation, transmission infrastructure, semiconductor fabrication, data centers, permitting systems, workforce development, and the critical mineral supply chains needed to support industrial expansion.—
Robert Ginsburg,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Indeed, a dying wish and a cryptic clue lead the unlikely duo on a journey full of twists and turns, bad choices, awkward conversations, lies, fights, mystery, betrayal, and a dangerous killer.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
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In 30 seconds, lies are on your pocket phone.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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There are a number of driving forces behind this excited exaggeration.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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This description of a county board doing the bidding of county unions is not an exaggeration.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
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In the ensuing months, as Roberts' falsehoods emerged, the Des Moines School Board has sued JG Consulting the search firm that helped the school district find and vet Roberts, accusing it of negligence, fraudulent misrepresentation and breach of contract.—
Kyle Werner,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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Rumours break like waves in some nameless river, dappling our sleeves with falsehood.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Falsification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/falsification. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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