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as in distorts
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 obscures
to give a misleading impression of
deliberately misrepresented the facts of the case
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Recent Examples of misrepresents
Others described a tenant that fails to follow lease terms, misrepresents facts and ignores neighbors’ concerns.
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Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Oct. 2025
The ad misrepresents the Presidential Radio Address,' and 'did not seek nor receive permission to use and edit the remarks.
—Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
This report repeatedly misrepresents our efforts to empower parents and protect teens, misstating how our safety tools work and how millions of parents and teens are using them today.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
This statement fundamentally misrepresents how research is done.
—Brendan Harley, Twin Cities, 11 Sep. 2025
This statement fundamentally misrepresents how research is done.
—Brendan Harley, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Reading Community City Schools confirmed the staff member's identity but stated the video misrepresents a conversation and that the district follows all laws.
—Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 29 Aug. 2025
Mandel argued that the conventional wisdom often misrepresents the facts.
—Amy Delaura, The Washington Examiner, 13 Aug. 2025
The group’s report cherry-picks information and misrepresents uncertainties.
—H. Christopher Frey, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2025
Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Oct. 2025
The ad misrepresents the Presidential Radio Address,' and 'did not seek nor receive permission to use and edit the remarks.
—Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
This report repeatedly misrepresents our efforts to empower parents and protect teens, misstating how our safety tools work and how millions of parents and teens are using them today.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
This statement fundamentally misrepresents how research is done.
—Brendan Harley, Twin Cities, 11 Sep. 2025
This statement fundamentally misrepresents how research is done.
—Brendan Harley, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Reading Community City Schools confirmed the staff member's identity but stated the video misrepresents a conversation and that the district follows all laws.
—Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 29 Aug. 2025
Mandel argued that the conventional wisdom often misrepresents the facts.
—Amy Delaura, The Washington Examiner, 13 Aug. 2025
The group’s report cherry-picks information and misrepresents uncertainties.
—H. Christopher Frey, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misrepresents
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This dynamic suppresses wages and distorts labor competition.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Expecting others to adapt to us is a selfish gesture that distorts the spirit of travel.—
Wilson Santiago Burgos,
USA Today,
26 Oct. 2025
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However, the headline advance obscures the weakness below the surface, a growing concern for investors.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
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For the next few minutes, the tree obscures at least one of the men.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Oct. 2025
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Even if her taste in jewelry evolves, this custom box conceals three tiers of storage for her ever-changing bauble collection.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
7 Nov. 2025
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Such mismatched windows can be a sign that an interior wall conceals unused space or that a room has been sealed off during renovations.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Oct. 2025
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The research had significant limitations, was not designed to be able to prove cause and effect, and contradicts previous studies that indicated positives for heart health.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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But the idea of constantly supervising an AI browser contradicts much of the marketing and hype around them, which has emphasized the automation of repetitive tasks and offloading certain work to the browser.—
Kevin Collier,
NBC news,
31 Oct. 2025
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Oscar’s grouchy shell hides a strangely tender soul, which is classic Scorpio.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
10 Nov. 2025
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As a whole, Kennedy’s doc, which is seeking distribution, is a raw behind-the-scenes look at a polarizing public figure who often hides behind wrath or self-deprecation.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2025
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For someone handed their first Premier League start only last Sunday, Potts shows a tactical awareness in the single-pivot role that belies his 22 years.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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This unassuming restaurant in the heart of the Kadıköy neighborhood's market street belies its reputation as an Istanbul powerhouse.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Misrepresents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misrepresents. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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