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
Now, real events will be dismissed as fake, and fake events will be believed as real; disinformation and misinformation campaigns could run rampant.
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Andrew R. Chow, Time, 20 Oct. 2025
As a science journalist and ocean explorer, she's investigated misinformation campaigns on social media, embedded in Alaskan archaeological digs, and contributed to the discovery of deep-sea organisms in the Central Pacific.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 17 Oct. 2025
From poverty and inequality to political polarization and misinformation, Kristof explores how truth, empathy and moral courage can guide us toward a more just and compassionate society.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
In 2023, she was named to co-lead CBs News Confirmed, a venture to identify IA generated deepfakes and misinformation.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025
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Andrew R. Chow, Time, 20 Oct. 2025
As a science journalist and ocean explorer, she's investigated misinformation campaigns on social media, embedded in Alaskan archaeological digs, and contributed to the discovery of deep-sea organisms in the Central Pacific.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 17 Oct. 2025
From poverty and inequality to political polarization and misinformation, Kristof explores how truth, empathy and moral courage can guide us toward a more just and compassionate society.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
In 2023, she was named to co-lead CBs News Confirmed, a venture to identify IA generated deepfakes and misinformation.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misinformation
Noun
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Settle into lie-flat leather seating, savor gourmet meals prepared by a private chef, and enjoy a selection of fine wines and spirits.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
21 Oct. 2025
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Like many people, she was taken in by his lies.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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So the investors are suing her and Joggy for securities fraud, misrepresentation, unjust enrichment, breach of contract and more.—
Justin Wingerter,
Denver Post,
23 Oct. 2025
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This misrepresentation appears to have been a central element in persuading Craig Lampley to agree to transfer ownership.—
Daniel Bice,
jsonline.com,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Just look at the amounts that news organizations are paying for libel insurance.—
David Wingrave,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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Jim talked me through the legal complexities of both Peltier’s case and the libel suits.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Misinformation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misinformation. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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