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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
Dugan's attorneys claim prosecutors are misrepresenting facts.
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John Diedrich, jsonline.com, 31 July 2025
Council member Alfredo Castillo is facing five counts of misrepresenting eligibility requirements for voting by absentee ballot and five counts of being present when an absentee ballot applicant executes an absentee ballot and eight counts of possession of ballots and envelopes.
—Dave Altimari, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2025
In the letter, Rush claimed past service as a crew member on Titan and misrepresented the size of the vessel, when in fact it had never been registered or admeasured.
—Patrick Whittle, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
And several climate scientists whose work is cited in the D.O.E. report have said that their conclusions are misrepresented.
—Elizabeth Kolbert, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
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John Diedrich, jsonline.com, 31 July 2025
Council member Alfredo Castillo is facing five counts of misrepresenting eligibility requirements for voting by absentee ballot and five counts of being present when an absentee ballot applicant executes an absentee ballot and eight counts of possession of ballots and envelopes.
—Dave Altimari, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2025
In the letter, Rush claimed past service as a crew member on Titan and misrepresented the size of the vessel, when in fact it had never been registered or admeasured.
—Patrick Whittle, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
And several climate scientists whose work is cited in the D.O.E. report have said that their conclusions are misrepresented.
—Elizabeth Kolbert, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misrepresent
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In The Harvard Gazette, psychiatrist Mark Epstein explained how the ego distorts reality by tying us to fear and desire, which clouds our ability to truly see what’s happening.—
Wilson Luna,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Last week, a user was even able to prompt it to deliver a profane rant against Musk and others for trying distort the reality of the Israel-Hamas war.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
11 Aug. 2025
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Federal prosecutors say this was part of a broader scheme to conceal the pair’s personal relationship while billing the city for on-duty hours.—
Jasmine Baehr , David Spunt , Bill Mears,
FOXNews.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Video posted by the agency shows a man grabbing Megara and attempting to conceal the turkey under his coat before walking away.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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This thinking — amplified by extensive 24/7 hybrid media coverage and heated venture capital echo chambers — obscures a more nuanced transformation occurring at the periphery of traditional power structures.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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But the sensational framing obscures what's really happening: design flaws dressed up as intentional guile.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
13 Aug. 2025
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Extraterrestrial Easter Eggs and Fun Facts – Uncover the references and characters from some of your favorite Pixar films hidden throughout Elio, along with other fun facts.—
John Archer,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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One goalkeeper displayed his cues; the other ensured hers (and those of her opponent) remained hidden.—
Matt Pyzdrowski,
New York Times,
13 Aug. 2025
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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has responded to the American Academy of Pediatrics' decision to release its own vaccine recommendations that contradict federal guidance.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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Some anecdotes spiral forward—a ransom scheme emerges, bit by bit—but others contradict or undercut one another, while still more seem to exist purely as motifs.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
18 Aug. 2025
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But humble environs belie the research, care, and craft behind his creative coffee program and inventive breakfast offerings.—
Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
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His demeanor, his maturity, his articulation of thought, belies his years — the son of two physicians who count Barack Obama, LeBron James and other high-profile figures among their circle of friends.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Misrepresent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misrepresent. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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