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as in misrepresenting
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 misunderstanding
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 misinterpreting
Analysts believe there’s a danger of both sides misinterpreting each other’s actions.
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Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 18 May 2026
Comey says the image was political commentary, not a call to violence, and removed the post immediately after realizing some people were misinterpreting it as threatening.
—Eric Tucker, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
The economist argues the market is misinterpreting how the Fed will react to the current energy shock.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
Although uncommon, some public figures and health professionals have claimed that the vaccines could cause cancer despite ample contradictory evidence, often by misinterpreting or misrepresenting studies.
—Dannell D. Boatman, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2026
The school divisions sued, arguing the federal government is misinterpreting Title IX and unlawfully using federal funding to coerce local policy changes.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 29 Jan. 2026
The developer’s legal team says Hollywood officials are misinterpreting state law by refusing to accept Margaritaville as the height benchmark.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
Allegations that are now spreading online could be misinterpreting records or exaggerating minor issues — or could be exposing actual fraudulent activity.
—Jude Joffe-Block, NPR, 7 Jan. 2026
Mainstream climate scientists heavily criticized the report for cherry-picking evidence and misinterpreting key climate science findings.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 11 Dec. 2025
Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 18 May 2026
Comey says the image was political commentary, not a call to violence, and removed the post immediately after realizing some people were misinterpreting it as threatening.
—Eric Tucker, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
The economist argues the market is misinterpreting how the Fed will react to the current energy shock.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
Although uncommon, some public figures and health professionals have claimed that the vaccines could cause cancer despite ample contradictory evidence, often by misinterpreting or misrepresenting studies.
—Dannell D. Boatman, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2026
The school divisions sued, arguing the federal government is misinterpreting Title IX and unlawfully using federal funding to coerce local policy changes.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 29 Jan. 2026
The developer’s legal team says Hollywood officials are misinterpreting state law by refusing to accept Margaritaville as the height benchmark.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
Allegations that are now spreading online could be misinterpreting records or exaggerating minor issues — or could be exposing actual fraudulent activity.
—Jude Joffe-Block, NPR, 7 Jan. 2026
Mainstream climate scientists heavily criticized the report for cherry-picking evidence and misinterpreting key climate science findings.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 11 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misinterpreting
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However, critics contend these demands rely on flawed justifications, misrepresenting past operational losses and overlooking historical market failures.—
Mayra Rodriguez Valladares,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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The lawsuit also accuses the company of misrepresenting the type of content available on its platform.—
Skyler Shepard,
Sun Sentinel,
15 June 2026
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There has already been some backlash to the project, with fans apparently misunderstanding the scope of the technology.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
9 June 2026
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In an article coming tomorrow, Clint Smith explores the betrayal of Black military officers, calling out the forces of reaction for misunderstanding the nature of patriotism.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
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Last summer, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen accused China of distorting trade and limiting access for European firms.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
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The stainless-steel finish is extremely durable and will last for years without bending or distorting.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
10 June 2026
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“Misinterpreting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misinterpreting. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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