Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misdescribed
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In a case filed in September, the DOJ claimed Volgaev concealed and misrepresented his involvement in the smuggling operation during his naturalization process and thus should lose citizenship.—
Jaclyn Diaz,
NPR,
2 June 2026 -
Prosecutors said Roberts knowingly misrepresented his citizenship status on employment paperwork during his time at the district, which serves 30,000 students, according to the AP.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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At a high level, however, data can get misinterpreted.—
Subha Barry,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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But some misinterpreted the meme as a threat against Perry County High School, located in Linden, Tennessee, where sheriff's deputies later took Bushart into custody.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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Presumably they’re distorted reflections of other humans.—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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As the disease progresses, plant growth may be stunted and infected plant parts become distorted.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
25 May 2026
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An earlier version misstated the move.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
8 June 2026
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In a previous version of this story a photo caption misstated the last name of Meena Westford as Westfield.—
Kirk Siegler,
NPR,
3 June 2026
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An indirect attack points outside the file, an alibi where the depicted location, person, or event can be falsified by external fact.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
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Instead, Vivian Skinner, Tyler Street's president, said Phillips falsified property records and presented a rental van as if it was purchased with the grant money.—
Andrea Lucia,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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Stick to dishes that are cooked hot in front of you, and be cautious with raw vegetables and tap water in places where the local water isn’t considered safe.—
Lauren Schuster,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2026
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When the salmon is cooked, transfer it to a plate and spoon some dressing over it.—
Emily Weinstein,
Twin Cities,
4 June 2026
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The Sweed Le Lipstick is basically skincare disguised as makeup.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Hansen and his Dateline NBC crew made gladiatorial reality TV disguised as public service.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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In the living room, Alex built a custom frame for their TV, while Elizabeth camouflaged it with a lively gallery wall.—
Ella Field,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2026
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For a spider this small and this well camouflaged, even finding one requires patience and careful effort.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Misdescribed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misdescribed. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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