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 Her research has shown that people are less likely to trust election misinformation from the president when it is presented alongside the facts. — Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 17 July 2026 His longtime agent, Philip Grenz, confirmed the cause of death to The Hollywood Reporter on Thursday to put an end to online misinformation around Neill’s passing. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026 But Kennedy despises the technology and has spread significant misinformation about mRNA technology. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2026 Others use it to share important developments relevant to the anti-Flock crowd, to get advice on Freedom of Information Act requests, and to dispel misinformation. — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for misinformation
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  1. lie
  2. misrepresentation
  3. libel
Noun
  • In the neck lie rectifying plates—one plate in the wash still, 17 in the spirit still—which allows for precision control over the whisky, as well as higher ABV distillate than a traditional pot setup.
    — David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • JetBlue's lie-flat Mint business class, which is used on longer-haul flights like cross-country trips and flights to European destinations including Paris, London and Milan, will only have the Standard and Flex option.
    — Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 27 July 2026
Definition of lie
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  • The suit alleges breach of fiduciary duty, fraud and negligent misrepresentation and seeks declaratory and injunctive relief.
    — Chaewon Chung July 24, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026
  • Following the report, both StubHub and Baker were hit with a class action lawsuit over allegations of fraudulent misrepresentation and violation of state consumer protection statutes among other claims.
    — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2026
Definition of misrepresentation
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  • In 2022, Harry also sued Associated Newspapers for libel over an article concerning his lawsuit against the government.
    — K.J. Yossman, Variety, 7 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of libel

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“Misinformation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misinformation. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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