misinformation

noun

Definition of misinformationnext
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 For someone planning a move abroad, a major life change, misinformation can be devastating. — Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 The budget includes nearly $1 million to support efforts to fight misinformation about state elections. — CBS News, 30 June 2026 Press speculation and misinformation clouded many details of the Black Dahlia case, including the origin of the nickname. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 June 2026 Mayor Pro Tem Donald Freitas said there was misinformation surrounding the project and questioned the financial risks should the city decide to back out. — Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for misinformation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misinformation
  1. lie
  2. misrepresentation
  3. libel
Noun
  • Spieth decided the ball sitting on a steep slope and potentially on a terrible lie wasn’t playable.
    — Brody Miller, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • The seat-block option comes four months after United unveiled a new Relax Row option, a row of three economy seats with individually adjustable leg rests that fold up at a 90-degree angle to create a lie-flat sleeping area.
    — Mason Leib, ABC News, 14 July 2026
Definition of lie
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  • Reed did not stop at misrepresentation, the complaint alleges.
    — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026
  • The plaintiffs have also accused Bayer of negligence and misrepresentation of Roundup's safety in its marketing, and have alleged that the product was defective for its intended purpose.
    — Diana Novak Jones, USA Today, 25 June 2026
Definition of misrepresentation
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  • Top United Nations official Vanessa Frazier is facing a furious backlash after spreading a sick, fake-news blood libel against Israel on social media.
    — Staff, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
  • The complaint stated that Meta has declined to file a libel or defamation claim against Wynn-Williams.
    — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026
Definition of libel

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“Misinformation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misinformation. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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