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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
Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026
Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
Season one explores Luisa’s personal love letter to grief, the nuanced Asian American experience, and the often misrepresented people of Los Angeles.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 21 Apr. 2026
People who felt misrepresented by it, especially politically.
—Blair R. Fischer, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
To see that relationship misrepresented so publicly has been both painful and profoundly unjust.
—Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Johnson’s office was quite frustrated by the story, thinking the angle misrepresented the overall dynamic in Congress, including by singling out the Speaker over a bill that will originate in the Senate.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 14 Apr. 2026
Lawmakers from the ruling Democratic Progressive Party said Cheng has misrepresented Taiwanese public opinion in her trip to China and accused the KMT of undermining national security.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel and national NFL reporter Dianna Russini downplayed the significance of photos taken of the two together at a resort in Sedona, Arizona last month, saying they were misrepresented.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2026
For example, many minority groups who are underrepresented or misrepresented in popular culture will nonetheless find their own meaning and inspiration in characters, even if those characters weren’t supposed to represent those groups in the first place.
—Jared Bahir Browsh, The Conversation, 7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Together, these protections give consumers powerful leverage when companies refuse refunds for undelivered or misrepresented tickets, especially when the company’s own policy isn’t working.
—Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
But as Wired revealed on Wednesday, the company also misrepresented one of its deals.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
Season one explores Luisa’s personal love letter to grief, the nuanced Asian American experience, and the often misrepresented people of Los Angeles.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 21 Apr. 2026
People who felt misrepresented by it, especially politically.
—Blair R. Fischer, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
To see that relationship misrepresented so publicly has been both painful and profoundly unjust.
—Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Johnson’s office was quite frustrated by the story, thinking the angle misrepresented the overall dynamic in Congress, including by singling out the Speaker over a bill that will originate in the Senate.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 14 Apr. 2026
Lawmakers from the ruling Democratic Progressive Party said Cheng has misrepresented Taiwanese public opinion in her trip to China and accused the KMT of undermining national security.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel and national NFL reporter Dianna Russini downplayed the significance of photos taken of the two together at a resort in Sedona, Arizona last month, saying they were misrepresented.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2026
For example, many minority groups who are underrepresented or misrepresented in popular culture will nonetheless find their own meaning and inspiration in characters, even if those characters weren’t supposed to represent those groups in the first place.
—Jared Bahir Browsh, The Conversation, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misrepresented
Adjective
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Forget the glossy card-stock mailers with distorted images, designed to make your opponent look like an ax murderer.—
Steve Bousquet,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Apr. 2026
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Forget the glossy card-stock mailers with distorted images, designed to make your opponent look like an ax murderer.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The lead truck attempted to contact the tower 40 seconds after the plane was given clearance to ask to cross the runway, but a simultaneous transmission obscured the call.—
Doha Madani,
NBC news,
23 Apr. 2026
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For some, the implications of duplicity and obscured identity in the line could well apply to its author—and thereby hangs a tale.—
Gitanjali Roy,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The trunk contained approximately 10 reels of deteriorated film — many rusted, warped, fragmented or fused together.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2026
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The contents — roughly 10 reels — were in poor condition, with many warped, rusted or fused together.—
Ryan Brennan
April 20,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2026
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In June 2025, Ukraine’s security services launched a massive drone attack against Russian air assets using drones concealed in trucks, reportedly damaging more than 40 planes.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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As a result, the plaintiffs alleged that Capital One deceptively marketed the 360 Savings account and concealed interest rate disparities.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Portage police added that while some students play the game safely using brightly colored water guns, others have created dangerous situations that can trigger panic.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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The towering pylon's entire facade lights up with colored LEDs that change according to the time of day, as well as the seasons.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Premium $30 tickets are available, which include access to a lounge with air conditioning, shaded retreat from outdoor heat and food and drink options.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Indoor exhibits and shaded areas provide welcome breaks throughout the day.—
Taylor Haught,
Kansas City Star,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Some of the new information ran counter to narratives his defense had told reporters or submitted to the court, but some also contradicted statements by the prosecution and the government.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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In some shootings, video evidence contradicted immigration officials' initial accounts.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Misrepresented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misrepresented. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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