1
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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2
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
Van Hollen has since accused El Salvador’s government of intentionally misrepresenting the nature of his meeting with Abrego Garcia, who immigrated to Maryland from El Salvador as a teenager.
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Brooke Migdon, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Molo said Amodei had accused Altman of misrepresenting the terms of an investment to him.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 13 May 2026
The former name — which suggests the disorder mainly involves multiple ovarian cysts — misrepresents the wide-ranging hormonal and metabolic impact.
—Michelle Seguin, EverydayHealth.com, 13 May 2026
For example, Maryland’s Consumer Protection Act prohibits unfair or deceptive trade practices, including failing to honor refund promises or misrepresenting return procedures.
—Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
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Brooke Migdon, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Molo said Amodei had accused Altman of misrepresenting the terms of an investment to him.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 13 May 2026
The former name — which suggests the disorder mainly involves multiple ovarian cysts — misrepresents the wide-ranging hormonal and metabolic impact.
—Michelle Seguin, EverydayHealth.com, 13 May 2026
For example, Maryland’s Consumer Protection Act prohibits unfair or deceptive trade practices, including failing to honor refund promises or misrepresenting return procedures.
—Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misrepresent
Verb
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Both are used to distort drone and missile guidance systems.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
13 May 2026
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These developments do not rise to a level where AI can be said to be distorting the economy.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Shoplifting by concealing merchandise.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
19 May 2026
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Three sitting rooms are complemented by a further three members’ social spaces for carousing in, concealed behind a subtle screen (here, DJs including Goldierocks make appearances, and mobile snaps are banned; staff politely place a sticker over mobile camera lenses).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
Verb
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The shift, led by Professor Helena Teede of Monash University’s Monash Centre for Health Research & Implementation, aims to fix a label that doctors and patients say has obscured the condition’s true scope for decades.—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 May 2026
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While our position was good — mid-floor, with clear views of the stage and many of the walkways — at times, Styles was slightly obscured by the height of the walkways.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
19 May 2026
Verb
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That day, Riley had been editing a sequence in which Corvette sneaks into a San Francisco condo owned by Christie, her fashion idol, by hiding inside a coffee delivery cart.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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Bugs also tend to hide inside packaging, seams, or even the food itself.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Djena stood silently nearby while Denise spoke, suppressing the urge to contradict Denise’s lies.—
Yudhijit Bhattacharjee,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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However, prosecutors said his account was contradicted by video of the incident, physical evidence, and accounts by the victims.—
Ashley Killough,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
Verb
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But to spend 18 holes walking around Aronimink is to belie the notion that the PGA couldn’t use DeChambeau.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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Tall, thoughtful and calm, Acker’s nature belies the turbulence and emotion of his art.—
Paul Hodgins,
Oc Register,
14 May 2026
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“Misrepresent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misrepresent. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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