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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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Recent Examples of misrepresented
Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025
But for many years, her contributions went unacknowledged or were misrepresented.
—Deborah Unger, Scientific American, 5 Nov. 2025
Supporters have contended that clips of the speech, including one shared by DHS from MEMRI, were edited in a way that misrepresented his intent.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Residents and local leaders have said that TCEQ misrepresented the nature of the intersection in a traffic study completed for the application.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2025
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute said the ad misrepresented the former president’s words.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
Now, both the church leader and congregant say the post misrepresented what happened.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Ronshausen later said Andrade coerced her into giving him information and misrepresented Uthmeier’s involvement.
—Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 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
Verb
Atkins also found that Jenkins and his practice misrepresented their qualifications and standard of care.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025
But for many years, her contributions went unacknowledged or were misrepresented.
—Deborah Unger, Scientific American, 5 Nov. 2025
Supporters have contended that clips of the speech, including one shared by DHS from MEMRI, were edited in a way that misrepresented his intent.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Residents and local leaders have said that TCEQ misrepresented the nature of the intersection in a traffic study completed for the application.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2025
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute said the ad misrepresented the former president’s words.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
Now, both the church leader and congregant say the post misrepresented what happened.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Ronshausen later said Andrade coerced her into giving him information and misrepresented Uthmeier’s involvement.
—Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misrepresented
Adjective
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On the other hand, SPCfw is more flexible, allowing the water molecule to bend and stretch, especially when forming distorted hydrogen bonds, as seen in ice VI.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
26 Oct. 2025
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This is the first in a series of mysterious and increasingly frightening events that follow him through his childhood, all of it narrated in 'Penpal' by his adult self peering through a distorted lens of shaky, imperfect recall.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Compare that with bigger names like Rolex or Patek Philippe, where the payoff for spending more is deliberately obscured.—
The Editors,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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Shiri’s face was obscured by an image originally created by Vancouver street artist iHeart.—
Gabriele Regalbuto,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Our galaxy is among this warped group.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
6 Nov. 2025
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By then, Haddish had developed a warped sense of self-worth that dogged her into adulthood.—
Zak Cheney-Rice,
Vulture,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The green silk brocade dress featured a delicate pearl shoulder strap detail, a cap sleeve on one arm, a low-cut neckline and a floor-length design that concealed her shoes.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
5 Nov. 2025
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What, then, would West have made of Nat’s body, even concealed under a halter top?—
James Marcus,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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During this time, monarchs cluster together in packed colonies for warmth—in a good year, thousands of monarchs might rest on a single tree, creating a kaleidoscope of brilliantly colored wings.—
Chelsee Lowe,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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Remember, a hard freeze will still damage them, turning them mushy and off-colored.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Every evening, the lodge assigns guests to different tables along the perimeter of a shaded deck overlooking the jungle.—
Idra Novey,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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To join the play, find a shaded picnic table to sip a top-tier brew.—
Kathryn Streeter,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The standard government claim that the victims were either resisting, assaulting or otherwise behaving illegally toward the agents often have been specious and contradicted by evidence.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Nov. 2025
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Intelligence reports and the 9/11 Commission later contradicted these claims.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Misrepresented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misrepresented. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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