GARBLES Synonyms: 83 Similar and Opposite Words

garbles

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present tense third-person singular of garble

as in distorts

to change so much as to create a wrong impression or alter the meaning of the candidate complained that his views had been deliberately garbled by his opponent

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to remove usually visible impurities from garbled spices are less likely to contaminate a recipe

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But as Gingras and Khelfaoui argue in the their preprint, removing the two papers distorts the historical record.

— Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 28 June 2026
Progressives across the country have spent years arguing that unlimited outside spending distorts democracy, empowers wealthy interests, and undermines trust in government.

— Julie Won, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026

Definition of distorts

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This specific layout filters out background protons and electrons while mapping the exact direction of incoming neutrons, thereby differentiating between normal atmospheric radiation and a hidden nuclear weapon.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026
Clean range hood filters monthly to prevent grease buildup and maintain proper ventilation.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 July 2026

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The Domestic Policy Council also mischaracterizes and misrepresents the words of the museum’s director, Anthea Hartig, who has consistently worked to educate and inform visitors through innovative exhibits and inspirational programs.

— Marc Stein, Time, 8 July 2026
Alumni contend the investigation is politically motivated and misrepresents the law, aiming to undermine Yale's commitment to diversity.

— Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of misrepresents

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Garcia quickly clarifies that her living arrangement was a little different.

— Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026
As for what, perhaps, soba noodles with edamame and mushrooms have to do with Pablo Picasso, or why Salvador Dali gets an unexpected dessert course of a white chocolate potato souffle, Beshir clarifies the goal of the evening.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

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Those contracts call for Next Hydrogen to design and deliver an electrolyzer that extracts tritium from heavy water, a critical process for preparing fuel used in future fusion reactors.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 June 2026
This process extracts the melon’s precious juice and preserves its vivid color.

— Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 June 2026

Definition of extracts

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Once this cycle of testing is extensively undertaken, the AI maker refines the AI and can feel more comfortable that the AI is ready for release.

— Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Solar facility construction At present, China refines most of the world’s cobalt.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 July 2026

Definition of refines

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Per the outlet, Martin cleans tables and floors, restocks sauces and keeps trays moving to customers.

— Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
Its Turbo Brush is perfect for collecting pet hair, and the Parquet Twister floorhead has a double-swivel joint that gently cleans and maneuvers across hard surfaces.

— Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 25 June 2026

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