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as in misinterpreted
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 obscured
to give a misleading impression of
deliberately misrepresented the facts of the case
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as in distorted
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Recent Examples of misrepresented
Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
Yet in women, the condition is often misunderstood and misrepresented, therefore delaying their diagnosis for years.
—Jennifer Shanker, Flow Space, 27 Aug. 2025
Pulte also claimed Cook misrepresented her residence status by listing the Georgia property for rent in 2022, even as Cook’s financial disclosures that year and in 2023 did not include rental income tied to the address.
—Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Pulte also called on Bondi to look into whether Cook misrepresented her circumstances by later listing the Georgia property for rental.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 20 Aug. 2025
If her health has been misrepresented then supply evidence of reliable and verifiable, expert medical opinion that will stake their practice and reputation on their claim to the contrary.
—Rachel Desantis, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Tusi is a party drug that typically contains a blend of ketamine, MDMA, and other psychoactive substances, but it is often misrepresented as cocaine.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 13 Aug. 2025
The court determined that Colvin had misrepresented both the investment and his professional credentials—including his having claimed, at one point, managing $15 billion—and had breached multiple settlement agreements.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 11 Aug. 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
Adjective
Pulte alleged in the April Department of Justice referral that James potentially misrepresented property descriptions and claimed her primary residential status as Norfolk.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
Yet in women, the condition is often misunderstood and misrepresented, therefore delaying their diagnosis for years.
—Jennifer Shanker, Flow Space, 27 Aug. 2025
Pulte also claimed Cook misrepresented her residence status by listing the Georgia property for rent in 2022, even as Cook’s financial disclosures that year and in 2023 did not include rental income tied to the address.
—Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Pulte also called on Bondi to look into whether Cook misrepresented her circumstances by later listing the Georgia property for rental.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 20 Aug. 2025
If her health has been misrepresented then supply evidence of reliable and verifiable, expert medical opinion that will stake their practice and reputation on their claim to the contrary.
—Rachel Desantis, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Tusi is a party drug that typically contains a blend of ketamine, MDMA, and other psychoactive substances, but it is often misrepresented as cocaine.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 13 Aug. 2025
The court determined that Colvin had misrepresented both the investment and his professional credentials—including his having claimed, at one point, managing $15 billion—and had breached multiple settlement agreements.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 11 Aug. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misrepresented
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When the condition strikes, that signal is distorted, causing muscles to move involuntarily or get stuck in an abnormal position.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
4 Sep. 2025
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In a world where images are so numerous and so difficult to understand, truth itself can be in danger, threatened by false interpretations and distorted, misleading half-truths.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
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From New Zealand, up to 73% of the sun will be obscured at sunrise.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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In those interviews, the faces of victims were obscured to protect their identities.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The first part of the movie is devoted to taking us inside his local empire of warped belief, which skews right-wing.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
7 Sep. 2025
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McNally also played with the idea that the older man trying to catch Frank was, at least in this warped universe, a kind of surrogate father who developed genuine affection for his quarry.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Rather than sharing information about the change with the FAA, Boeing concealed the information and deceived the FAA about the part.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
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The elaborate deception also was concealed by blaming the chaos of the pandemic as well as the Hollywood labor strikes, which roiled real production cycles during this period.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The sale features the cream option for light-colored style combinations or a pop of contrast with darker clothes.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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During their first night out together, the couple ducks into a Spanish nightclub, drinking under a smear of colored lights and then dancing.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Shield carved pumpkins from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures, storing them in a cool, shaded area when possible.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Sep. 2025
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After meeting with city officials, the festival added more water stations and shaded areas.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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While troops were provided training materials on activities barred by the Posse Comitatus Act, Breyer said orders from military leadership contradicted those guidelines.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
2 Sep. 2025
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Blood spatter on the hood outside the car contradicted Buford Pusser’s statements.—
Audrey McAvoy,
Twin Cities,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Misrepresented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misrepresented. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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