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as in misrepresented
to change so much as to create a wrong impression or alter the meaning of
his note on this passage in the novel seriously misinterprets the author's meaning
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as in misunderstood
to fail to understand the true or actual meaning of
we misinterpreted the directions and ended up on the wrong side of town
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Recent Examples of misinterpreted
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.
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CBS News, 20 May 2026
The researchers also stressed that their findings should not be misinterpreted as meaning e-cigarettes are in any way beneficial for non-smokers.
—Victoria Forster, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
The Scarecrow comes to her aid, but his intentions are misinterpreted by the staff.
—Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
Experts urge caution around the release of the new files, warning that UAP videos are often misinterpreted and mischaracterized by those unfamiliar with military technology.
—Seung Min Kim, Fortune, 9 May 2026
But experts have urged caution around the release of the new files, warning that UAP videos are often misinterpreted and mischaracterized by those unfamiliar with advanced military technology.
—Seung Min Kim, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Experts urge caution around the release of the new files, warning that UAP videos are often misinterpreted and mischaracterized by those unfamiliar with military technology.
—ABC News, 8 May 2026
That discomfort often gets misinterpreted as failure.
—Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2026
In charging Comey with threatening the president with death, the Department of Justice completely misinterpreted the shells’ symbolism.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 6 May 2026
CBS News, 20 May 2026
The researchers also stressed that their findings should not be misinterpreted as meaning e-cigarettes are in any way beneficial for non-smokers.
—Victoria Forster, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
The Scarecrow comes to her aid, but his intentions are misinterpreted by the staff.
—Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
Experts urge caution around the release of the new files, warning that UAP videos are often misinterpreted and mischaracterized by those unfamiliar with military technology.
—Seung Min Kim, Fortune, 9 May 2026
But experts have urged caution around the release of the new files, warning that UAP videos are often misinterpreted and mischaracterized by those unfamiliar with advanced military technology.
—Seung Min Kim, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Experts urge caution around the release of the new files, warning that UAP videos are often misinterpreted and mischaracterized by those unfamiliar with military technology.
—ABC News, 8 May 2026
That discomfort often gets misinterpreted as failure.
—Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2026
In charging Comey with threatening the president with death, the Department of Justice completely misinterpreted the shells’ symbolism.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misinterpreted
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The suits filed allege Good Samaritan misrepresented the risk of flooding to new or prospective residents and each seeks thousands in damages.—
Natalia Jaramillo,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2026
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Researchers and athletes both say that the public conversation has outpaced — and frequently misrepresented — the science, leaving athletes such as Browne to carry the weight of a question far more complex than a hot take.—
Starre Vartan,
CNN Money,
20 May 2026
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In response to questions about the Mizuho analyst’s conclusions, Muddy Waters founder Carson Block told Fortune by email that the analyst had misunderstood its findings.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
25 Mar. 2026
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The crowd’s reaction, like so much collective behavior in Japan, could easily be misunderstood by outsiders.—
Joshua Hunt,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 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
Cite this Entry
“Misinterpreted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misinterpreted. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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