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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
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
Perhaps that’s why the president ignored, and later misrepresented, what his advisers told him.
—Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2026
The suit claimed David severely misrepresented the calorie and fat content of each bar, which allegedly has 400% more fat and 80% more calories than advertised.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
Lithgow didn’t elaborate on what had been misrepresented about Rowling’s views.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
This can lead to a social media account that specifically generates AI content, an older image that is being misrepresented, or something entirely unexpected.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Following the revelation that Immigration and Customs Enforcement misrepresented its authority to arrest people in immigration court, Congressman Dan Goldman Friday demanded ICE and the Department of Homeland Security provide a full accounting of everyone swept up by the aggressive practice.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 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
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
Perhaps that’s why the president ignored, and later misrepresented, what his advisers told him.
—Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2026
The suit claimed David severely misrepresented the calorie and fat content of each bar, which allegedly has 400% more fat and 80% more calories than advertised.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
Lithgow didn’t elaborate on what had been misrepresented about Rowling’s views.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
This can lead to a social media account that specifically generates AI content, an older image that is being misrepresented, or something entirely unexpected.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Following the revelation that Immigration and Customs Enforcement misrepresented its authority to arrest people in immigration court, Congressman Dan Goldman Friday demanded ICE and the Department of Homeland Security provide a full accounting of everyone swept up by the aggressive practice.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misrepresented
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The cameras on certain 2023-2025 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles may display blank or distorted images, posing a risk to drivers, according to a filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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By 1996, every band with a guitar felt the pressure to crank its amps as loud as possible, and even indie pop fans heard the clean jangle of prior years give way to the distorted crunch and Psychocandy worship of bands like Black Tambourine and Henry’s Dress.—
David Glickman,
Pitchfork,
27 Mar. 2026
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Executives are blind to how employees really feel What the early enthusiasm obscured is now visible in the numbers.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 Apr. 2026
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The two could have easily been forgotten, obscured by the passage of time as so many returning groups are.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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Her characters, particularly Max and the Slaters, live to fight; tearing each other apart is, in its own warped way, a form of affection.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2026
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Woods’ reported admission that his eyes were off the road, whether true or not, is indicative of the warped hierarchy of driving sins our society has established.—
Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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There’s fountains, small areas to climb, and concealed nooks and crannies.—
Jenny Hughes,
The Spruce,
9 Apr. 2026
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Investigators allege Gonzalez wrote checks to herself from HOA accounts over an extended period and concealed the thefts by creating fictitious invoices and false ledger entries.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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Last week, before the court recessed for Easter, John briefly took the stand, legs and hands shackled and dressed in a khaki-colored prison uniform.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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The outfit was supposed to have matching pants, but it was reported by Sports Illustrated that Day was told by Augusta National to wear normal, solid-colored pants instead.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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There’s a shaded patio out there that just begs for long, slow lunch or brunch visits, or splitting a rib-eye steak Diane at night.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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The grounds are just as stunning, and even on the hottest summer day guests feel at ease walking through the lush, shaded gardens planted nearly 100 years ago.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
8 Apr. 2026
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Landon said the incident contradicted her opponent’s messaging in the nonpartisan campaign in the June election.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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Netanyahu’s statement contradicted Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who said the ceasefire would extend to Lebanon.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Misrepresented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misrepresented. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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