as in deceived
to make a statement one knows to be untrue
would I lie to you about that?
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Recent Examples of lied
During the show, Taylor receives evidence from Dakota's former fling Jenna, who reveals text messages proving Dakota had lied about their relationship.
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Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Donald trump has lied about this.
—John Parkinson, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2025
Investigations conducted by Cecilie and Brianne revealed that Ricky had lied about nearly everything, including his relationship with Clarence.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Sep. 2025
Crown prosecutors presented the mother-of-two as a flawed individual who lied repeatedly to police, and resisted attempts by health workers to provide herself and her children with medical care.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
But while Democrats lied, Chicagoans died — especially during Labor Day weekend.
—Christopher Tremoglie, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
The case was the first of many pending against oil companies that have supposedly lied about whether their policies led to land loss along that state’s coast, reaching from the mouth of the Mississippi River.
—Thomas Elias, Mercury News, 29 Aug. 2025
Stanley theorizes in the documentary that the brothers struck a deal with police to escape any consequences and lied about being involved in the attack.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
His side of the story basically hangs on the suggestion that the Osundairos lied both to and for the police in exchange for immunity from guns charges for Ola and also to clear his record.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 22 Aug. 2025
Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Donald trump has lied about this.
—John Parkinson, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2025
Investigations conducted by Cecilie and Brianne revealed that Ricky had lied about nearly everything, including his relationship with Clarence.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Sep. 2025
Crown prosecutors presented the mother-of-two as a flawed individual who lied repeatedly to police, and resisted attempts by health workers to provide herself and her children with medical care.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
But while Democrats lied, Chicagoans died — especially during Labor Day weekend.
—Christopher Tremoglie, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
The case was the first of many pending against oil companies that have supposedly lied about whether their policies led to land loss along that state’s coast, reaching from the mouth of the Mississippi River.
—Thomas Elias, Mercury News, 29 Aug. 2025
Stanley theorizes in the documentary that the brothers struck a deal with police to escape any consequences and lied about being involved in the attack.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
His side of the story basically hangs on the suggestion that the Osundairos lied both to and for the police in exchange for immunity from guns charges for Ola and also to clear his record.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lied
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There is some relief on the way, but do not be deceived.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Sep. 2025
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Boeing previously admitted that two of its 737 MAX flight technical pilots deceived the Federal Aviation Administration’s aircraft evaluation group about an aircraft part known as MCAS that affected the flight control system of the Boeing 737 MAX.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
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Hurricanes explained by Ginger Zee Don't be fooled by the lack of tropical cyclones in the Atlantic Basin.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
10 Sep. 2025
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After driving his team to the 1-yard line, Fields fooled the entire Steelers defense on a fourth down, faking a handoff and then high-stepping into the end zone untouched to take a 32-31 lead.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Lied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lied. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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