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as in to distort
to change so much as to create a wrong impression or alter the meaning of
this summary seriously misrepresents the general tone and substance of the speech
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as in to conceal
to give a misleading impression of
deliberately misrepresented the facts of the case
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Recent Examples of misrepresent
She is charged with practicing without a license, possession of a prescription drug with intent to sell, and misrepresenting a medical license.
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Abby Dodge, CBS News, 20 Feb. 2026
Scams are common due to the industry's complexity, with some dealers using high-pressure tactics or misrepresenting investments.
—Jessica Walrack, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
Some elements can misrepresent your aesthetic and make your home look outdated.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 17 Feb. 2026
Kelly Enders-Tharp, a three-time surrogate and education and experience specialist at Growing Generations, explains that surrogates are often stereotyped, or that their backgrounds are misrepresented.
—Kris Ann Valdez, Parents, 13 Feb. 2026
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Abby Dodge, CBS News, 20 Feb. 2026
Scams are common due to the industry's complexity, with some dealers using high-pressure tactics or misrepresenting investments.
—Jessica Walrack, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
Some elements can misrepresent your aesthetic and make your home look outdated.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 17 Feb. 2026
Kelly Enders-Tharp, a three-time surrogate and education and experience specialist at Growing Generations, explains that surrogates are often stereotyped, or that their backgrounds are misrepresented.
—Kris Ann Valdez, Parents, 13 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for misrepresent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misrepresent
Verb
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His voice grew distorted as the microphone struggled to contain the decibels.—
Aidan McLaughlin,
Vanity Fair,
25 Feb. 2026
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Black history has been erased and distorted in this country from the beginning.—
Clint Smith,
The Atlantic,
25 Feb. 2026
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The candidate diverted funds for personal use, including Las Vegas trips and legal defense against a stalking charge, channeling money through his mother and a friend to conceal the fraud.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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The overall profits conceal significant variation.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
23 Feb. 2026
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Thick plumes of black smoke obscured the sky over Puerto Vallarta.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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During his return trip, the subject tried to obscure the camera with foliage.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
24 Feb. 2026
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The geckos hide under bark during daytime heat.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Feb. 2026
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The two women were seen near the electronics section unwrapping items and attempting to hide them, according to the affidavit.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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Yet the requirement to have identification to get a shoveling job would appear to contradict such claims and concerns.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Feb. 2026
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But the documents appear to contradict Lyons’ testimony.—
Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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But its appearance belies its secret powers.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Feb. 2026
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The San Jose Sharks rookie, playing with a poise that belies his age, scored Canada’s first goal of the tournament and leads the tournament with five goals.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Misrepresent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misrepresent. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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