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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
Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Those who intentionally concealed their criminal histories or misrepresented themselves during the naturalization process will face the fullest extent of the law.
—Laura Romero, ABC News, 8 May 2026
To be inclusive, media content and communication messages should include a wider variety of people than has been standard in the past, and more awareness of the framing or portrayal of people, especially minority groups who have been misrepresented or underrepresented.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 May 2026
Bauscher noted that the victim had initially misrepresented their age on the app and said the teen initiated contact with Mendez Esquivel.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 29 Apr. 2026
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
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
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
Fairbanks was among those in Crawford's life who believed the actress was misrepresented by her daughter in both the memoir and its subsequent film adaptation.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Those who intentionally concealed their criminal histories or misrepresented themselves during the naturalization process will face the fullest extent of the law.
—Laura Romero, ABC News, 8 May 2026
To be inclusive, media content and communication messages should include a wider variety of people than has been standard in the past, and more awareness of the framing or portrayal of people, especially minority groups who have been misrepresented or underrepresented.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 May 2026
Bauscher noted that the victim had initially misrepresented their age on the app and said the teen initiated contact with Mendez Esquivel.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 29 Apr. 2026
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misrepresented
Adjective
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The update includes eight new emojis, including an orca, trombone, ballet dancer, landslide and distorted face.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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These programs have imposed tremendous economic costs on Californians through higher energy prices, regulatory compliance burdens and distorted markets.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Images of the enclosure are tightly censored and obscured on digital mapping platforms.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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The unveiling of definition that has long been obscured.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Watch for soft spots on floors, uneven or sloping flooring, cracks in walls and warped materials.—
Ryan Brennan
May 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
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The human form is perhaps the most important, foundational aspect of our existence, and thus plays a crucial role in the annals of art, stretching all the way from the Venus of Willendorf to Cindy Sherman’s warped and witty photographic self-portraits.—
Max Berlinger,
Vogue,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Some viewers took Sharon’s critique as tough love that prompted necessary introspection about why their natural texture is concealed and manipulated so often.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
14 May 2026
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According to investigators, her body had been concealed beneath boxes and had likely been there for at least 24 hours.—
Gershon Harrell,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Many of the buildings are painted almost like a salmon-colored pink.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 May 2026
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In one classic problem, you’re given three colored pencils and a blank map divided into many regions.—
Ben Brubaker,
Quanta Magazine,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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These small vegetables can thrive in a larger container, under the leaves of a taller tomato plant, or in a shaded area of the yard.—
Haniya Rae,
Martha Stewart,
14 May 2026
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Parking on the roof of the Universal Orlando garage in broad, blazing daylight, then passing two levels of empty, shaded parking slots.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 May 2026
Verb
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The affidavit stated that his version of events was contradicted by forensic evidence, per the outlets.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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The court filing also contradicted the government's previous statements on processing time.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
8 May 2026
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“Misrepresented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misrepresented. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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