misdescribe

Definition of misdescribenext

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for misdescribe
Verb
  • To ensure that the chicken is fully cooked, tear the thickest part in half; if any part is still raw, continue cooking it until done.
    Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Two months after the fires, someone from the Colony ghost kitchens offered a space to start cooking again, and a break on the rent.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Under federal law, companies can’t misrepresent warranty terms or obstruct claims.
    Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Following a misleading report on hospital finances, The Denver Post published an editorial that misrepresents UCHealth’s role in caring for Colorado patients and misstates key facts about our financial operations.
    Elizabeth B. Concordia, Denver Post, 29 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • An earlier version misstated the firm’s name.
    Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2026
  • The article misstated the size of Kaiser Permanente's new Parker offices.
    Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 31 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • The trio were indicted in May and accused of falsifying loan applications to get federal pandemic relief funds and money meant for Brown’s nonprofit that was spent on a lavish birthday party and Louis Vuitton items.
    Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Other reports of fraud and mismanagement The watchdog also found that a former CPS program manager repeatedly falsified federal grant applications over the course of a year by submitting fake enrollment data.
    Hope Moses, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The health secretary also appeared to misspeak at the meeting, saying two people had died of the disease.
    DEVI SHASTRI AND AMANDA SEITZ THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 27 Feb. 2025
  • Kennedy also seemed to misspeak in saying two people had died of measles.
    Amanda Seitz, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • It can so easily be misinterpreted and presents a challenge for both the neurodivergent person and the neurotypical.
    Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Allegations that are now spreading online could be misinterpreting records or exaggerating minor issues — or could be exposing actual fraudulent activity.
    Jude Joffe-Block, NPR, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • During cross-examination, the defense tried to cast doubt on the reliability of Flores’ testimony, suggesting that the trauma might have distorted her memories of the shooting.
    Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 14 Jan. 2026
  • The distorting design of the Senate and the Electoral College, the filibuster’s persistence, and centralized leadership have all contributed to legislative ossification.
    Duncan Hosie, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The tint is sheer and subtle but makes a noticeable difference in evening out skin tone and camouflaging discoloration.
    Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Where that’s not possible, garages may be camouflaged in exceptionally creative screening.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2026
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“Misdescribe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misdescribe. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.

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