as in deceived
to cause to believe what is untrue
the coral snake's attractive colors can mislead you into thinking that it is harmless
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Recent Examples of misled
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
There will be concerts, but only certain artists need apply — most of those originally booked have already walked out, saying they were misled about the event’s political affiliations.
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Otis Moss Iii,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
The story misled the enemy into thinking diet rather than technology accounted for the success.
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Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
And then misled Congress about it, in order to avoid scrutiny and concern over NIH's funding.
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Ian Miller Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
An employee who takes on a role without fully understanding the scope, pace, management style, or tools involved is likely to feel misled within weeks.
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William Jones,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
At the center of CASA’s allegations is McElroy’s accusation that DOJ attorneys misled a federal court in Texas about the status of communications between the government and the hospital.
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Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
17 June 2026
Amazon is facing a possible lawsuit from the US Federal Trade Commission that may lead to billions of dollars in civil penalties, over claims the e-commerce giant misled advertisers, according to people familiar with the matter.
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Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
Nonprofessionals could be similarly misled.
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Benjamin Mazer,
The Atlantic,
17 June 2026
Verb
Federal prosecutors alleged Holmes knowingly misrepresented the capabilities of Theranos technology and misled investors about the company's financial condition, partnerships, and laboratory capabilities.
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Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
There will be concerts, but only certain artists need apply — most of those originally booked have already walked out, saying they were misled about the event’s political affiliations.
—
Otis Moss Iii,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
The story misled the enemy into thinking diet rather than technology accounted for the success.
—
Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
And then misled Congress about it, in order to avoid scrutiny and concern over NIH's funding.
—
Ian Miller Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
An employee who takes on a role without fully understanding the scope, pace, management style, or tools involved is likely to feel misled within weeks.
—
William Jones,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
At the center of CASA’s allegations is McElroy’s accusation that DOJ attorneys misled a federal court in Texas about the status of communications between the government and the hospital.
—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
17 June 2026
Amazon is facing a possible lawsuit from the US Federal Trade Commission that may lead to billions of dollars in civil penalties, over claims the e-commerce giant misled advertisers, according to people familiar with the matter.
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Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
Nonprofessionals could be similarly misled.
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Benjamin Mazer,
The Atlantic,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misled
Adjective
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Keke Palmer was confused about why she wasn't asked to emcee the event.
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The competing corridors have left them confused, forcing them to navigate not only the treacherous waters – facing threats from sea mines, aerial drones, and Revolutionary Guard patrol boats – but also the complex political currents across the strait.
Verb
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Dana, falling in love with Zorro and out of love with Diego, and being deceived by both, is sublimely affecting.
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In nearly half of all scams, 49% of the victims were also deceived into personally sending money to the scammers.
Adjective
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The girls’ trip isn’t just misguided advice; it’s morally coded.
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However, this doesn’t imply that restricting phones is misguided.
Verb
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Ricky Saints tricked the referee into thinking Lil Yachty used the kendo stick on him, and after traveling all the way to Riyadh, Yachty was tossed out just minutes into the match.
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While the war ended years before, the hostility spread from the stands — with skirmishes among supporters — into the field, when Maradona tricked the referee and the world with the World Cup’s most infamous goal, punching the ball into the net with his fist above England’s goalie Peter Shilton.
Adjective
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There are reports of suicide from all of these enormous hormonal fluctuations, and yet women are left in the dark and misinformed about what to expect.
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Why the plea deal was delayed The plea deal was delayed last week after Jackson had an outburst in court when his family was misinformed about the hearing time.
Verb
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Don’t be fooled by their jaw-dropping price; the flats boast a luxe look thanks to their low profile and—of course—glove silhouette.
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The fluffy blooms on mimosa trees (Albizia julibrissin) look pretty in pink, but don’t be fooled by their dainty appearance.
Adjective
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Lucky Number Slevin, a movie about mistaken identity, rival crime syndicates, and assassins, was, for some reason (Josh Hartnett), one of the comfort movies of my childhood.
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The last one matters most to Olikara, because his work is often mistaken for an aversion to tension.
Adjective
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Released Parties are also not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by site users, tampering, hacking, or by any equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Giveaway.
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At the same time, The New York Times reported that Google’s AI Overviews produced incorrect answers roughly one in 10 times.
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“Misled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misled. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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