as in lie
information that is not completely true or accurate
a company accused of providing misinformation to its shareholders
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Recent Examples of misinformation
Teachers can also encourage students to become aware of misinformation, disinformation, conspiracy theories, propaganda, deepfakes and whatever other cognitive junk foods algorithms feed them.
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Boaz Dvir, The Conversation, 14 Mar. 2026
Wilkerson, McCasland's wife, tried to correct some misinformation that had been circulating.
—Doha Madani, NBC news, 13 Mar. 2026
With misinformation rife and many turning to alternative sources for their news, politics and history fixes, the BBC is faced with a significant challenge, and big ticket swings such as today’s commissions are what the broadcaster considers its answer.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
Lonas Cochran notes parents have less time than before to make a plan in the age of the internet, particularly for older students who may quickly consume misinformation.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 12 Mar. 2026
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Boaz Dvir, The Conversation, 14 Mar. 2026
Wilkerson, McCasland's wife, tried to correct some misinformation that had been circulating.
—Doha Madani, NBC news, 13 Mar. 2026
With misinformation rife and many turning to alternative sources for their news, politics and history fixes, the BBC is faced with a significant challenge, and big ticket swings such as today’s commissions are what the broadcaster considers its answer.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
Lonas Cochran notes parents have less time than before to make a plan in the age of the internet, particularly for older students who may quickly consume misinformation.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misinformation
Noun
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The Afghan Taliban’s constant lies.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Mar. 2026
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Further in lies a 12-seater dining room and a living room with a soaring 43-foot-tall ceiling and massive arched windows that spotlight Big Apple landmarks like the Manhattan Municipal Building and One World Trade Center.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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From misrepresentation about what the food actually is to difficulties with the accessibility of certain ingredients, many Japanese restaurants fail to get established and scale up.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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Autonomous technology raises questions about the manufacturer’s liability; now, legal experts must consider whether a technology malfunction or misrepresentation contributed to the accident.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The company accused Moore of libel.—
Drake Bentley,
jsonline.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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Sugar libel was snipped from both bills.—
Pat Beall,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Misinformation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misinformation. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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