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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
Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
Charlie Kirk’s letter to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been published in full, following accusations it had initially been misrepresented.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
The Republic's look at county-specific numbers also adds clarity to patterns misrepresented in the ADHS report.
—Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Some scientists cited in the DOE's report have said their research was misrepresented or misused in the report.
—Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
The group’s president, Philip Guerin, the owner of Myxed Up Creations on East Colfax Avenue, said it has been misrepresented by supporters of the ban.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2025
Advertisement The problem wasn’t only that the President and the country’s top health officials overstated and misrepresented the science.
—Dr. Craig Spencer, Time, 23 Sep. 2025
Wells Fargo and its shareholders agreed to settle a federal class-action lawsuit alleging the bank misrepresented its diversity, equity, and inclusion hiring initiatives by holding phony job interviews.
—Charlotte Observer, 18 Sep. 2025
Ethical storytelling frameworks exist to protect people from being misrepresented, tokenized and/or exploited.
—Kristine Johnson, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
One 2018 report by the Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General found that the Nakamoto Group’s inspection reports misrepresented the work done for their evaluations, and that the facilities’ conditions did not match what government inspectors observed during their own visits.
—Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
Charlie Kirk’s letter to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been published in full, following accusations it had initially been misrepresented.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
The Republic's look at county-specific numbers also adds clarity to patterns misrepresented in the ADHS report.
—Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Some scientists cited in the DOE's report have said their research was misrepresented or misused in the report.
—Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
The group’s president, Philip Guerin, the owner of Myxed Up Creations on East Colfax Avenue, said it has been misrepresented by supporters of the ban.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2025
Advertisement The problem wasn’t only that the President and the country’s top health officials overstated and misrepresented the science.
—Dr. Craig Spencer, Time, 23 Sep. 2025
Wells Fargo and its shareholders agreed to settle a federal class-action lawsuit alleging the bank misrepresented its diversity, equity, and inclusion hiring initiatives by holding phony job interviews.
—Charlotte Observer, 18 Sep. 2025
Ethical storytelling frameworks exist to protect people from being misrepresented, tokenized and/or exploited.
—Kristine Johnson, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misrepresented
Verb
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If your shrubs have distorted, yellowing, or curling leaves or their growth seems stunted, take a close look.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2025
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Instead, his big reveal on Monday offered families distorted science, false hope, and unproven and at times dangerous medical advice.—
Lisa Jarvis,
Mercury News,
25 Sep. 2025
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The stars themselves are bestowed by anonymous inspectors who briefly appear on camera, but whose names, faces, and even voices are completely obscured.—
Laurie Woolever,
Rolling Stone,
11 Oct. 2025
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Stainless-steel twin vanities are tucked into niches at opposite ends of the 20-foot-long space, while the water closet and double shower are obscured behind frosted glass and metal doors.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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But everything Manchester does is linked to his warped sense of what makes a man a man.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
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Still, the season hits several hallmarks that have come to define the series, including warped timelines and unexpected musical interludes.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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And, fittingly for a couple who met on Carpool Karaoke, there’s a serious karaoke setup concealed behind custom cabinetry in the living room.—
Catherine Hong,
Architectural Digest,
8 Oct. 2025
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Although her shoes were concealed due to the floor-length design of her dress, Lopez also went for a fun yet classic pair of shoes, opting for the Jimmy Choo Max sandals, with a towering heel measuring 150mm.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The nutmeg-colored upholstery and bucket seats were shot.—
Laura Lane,
USA Today,
11 Oct. 2025
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The Guerida line nodding to private estate La Querida and its white façades, emerald green lawns and ocean views offered a more naïve take on the colored theme by mean of hearts and floral motifs juxtaposed in a ring, bracelet and pendant earrings.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Place the trap in a shaded, quiet corner of your yard or porch.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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Each of its 18, double-story villas has a private pool, a shaded courtyard, and a veranda that looks out across the waterways into the dense teak forest.—
Marion Miller,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Once there, Glick quickly gathered information that contradicted claims the authorities had made in ruling out foul play.—
Eren Orbey,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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An internal investigation at the agency later found Jacobs violated its scientific integrity policy in releasing a statement that contradicted the National Weather Service.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Misrepresented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misrepresented. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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