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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
Jesse Hassenger, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
The group of climate scientists found several examples where the DOE authors cherry-picked or misrepresented climate science in the agency's report.
—Julia Simon, NPR, 2 Sep. 2025
Pulte alleged in the April Department of Justice referral that James potentially misrepresented property descriptions and claimed her primary residential status as Norfolk.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
Yet in women, the condition is often misunderstood and misrepresented, therefore delaying their diagnosis for years.
—Jennifer Shanker, Flow Space, 27 Aug. 2025
Pulte also claimed Cook misrepresented her residence status by listing the Georgia property for rent in 2022, even as Cook’s financial disclosures that year and in 2023 did not include rental income tied to the address.
—Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Pulte also called on Bondi to look into whether Cook misrepresented her circumstances by later listing the Georgia property for rental.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 20 Aug. 2025
If her health has been misrepresented then supply evidence of reliable and verifiable, expert medical opinion that will stake their practice and reputation on their claim to the contrary.
—Rachel Desantis, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Tusi is a party drug that typically contains a blend of ketamine, MDMA, and other psychoactive substances, but it is often misrepresented as cocaine.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Moreover, though, the show seems to want to confer a kind of authenticity upon a milieu that many worried would be grotesquely misrepresented by creators who aren’t exactly immersed in local journalism.
—Jesse Hassenger, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
The group of climate scientists found several examples where the DOE authors cherry-picked or misrepresented climate science in the agency's report.
—Julia Simon, NPR, 2 Sep. 2025
Pulte alleged in the April Department of Justice referral that James potentially misrepresented property descriptions and claimed her primary residential status as Norfolk.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
Yet in women, the condition is often misunderstood and misrepresented, therefore delaying their diagnosis for years.
—Jennifer Shanker, Flow Space, 27 Aug. 2025
Pulte also claimed Cook misrepresented her residence status by listing the Georgia property for rent in 2022, even as Cook’s financial disclosures that year and in 2023 did not include rental income tied to the address.
—Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Pulte also called on Bondi to look into whether Cook misrepresented her circumstances by later listing the Georgia property for rental.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 20 Aug. 2025
If her health has been misrepresented then supply evidence of reliable and verifiable, expert medical opinion that will stake their practice and reputation on their claim to the contrary.
—Rachel Desantis, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Tusi is a party drug that typically contains a blend of ketamine, MDMA, and other psychoactive substances, but it is often misrepresented as cocaine.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misrepresented
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Therefore a crucial work in the career of one of the greatest of filmmakers is missing—and the understanding and appreciation of her career is distorted.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
10 Sep. 2025
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For decades, Black performers, writers, and producers have fought to carve out space in an industry that too often overlooked or distorted their stories.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
10 Sep. 2025
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From New Zealand, up to 73% of the sun will be obscured at sunrise.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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In those interviews, the faces of victims were obscured to protect their identities.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The first part of the movie is devoted to taking us inside his local empire of warped belief, which skews right-wing.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
7 Sep. 2025
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McNally also played with the idea that the older man trying to catch Frank was, at least in this warped universe, a kind of surrogate father who developed genuine affection for his quarry.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Perlstein and Vergato divided the proceeds and concealed their involvement by using personal email accounts, other corporate entities, and fake identities.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
9 Sep. 2025
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The student allegedly admitted to taking the gun on Sunday while his uncle was in the shower and then bringing it onto the bus concealed in his pocket, according to the affidavit.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The sale features the cream option for light-colored style combinations or a pop of contrast with darker clothes.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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During their first night out together, the couple ducks into a Spanish nightclub, drinking under a smear of colored lights and then dancing.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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While the game retains the signature cel-shaded, colorful art style, the developers at Gearbox have promised a less annoyingly comedic tone.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 Sep. 2025
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Along with the rides, festivalgoers have access to select concessions, shopping, bathrooms and shaded areas inside the gates at Kentucky Kingdom.—
Kirby Adams,
Louisville Courier Journal,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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And not a single Democrat then contradicted them or criticized them.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Sep. 2025
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Blood spatter on the hood outside the car contradicted Buford Pusser’s statements.—
Audrey McAvoy,
Twin Cities,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Misrepresented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misrepresented. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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