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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
Treating it as a cyber line item misrepresents the scope of those decisions.
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Maman Ibrahim,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
But Thomas’s focus on Wilson misrepresents his role in the Progressive movement.
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Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
Tyler Robinson's defense has argued that broadcasts of the proceedings create a media frenzy that often misrepresents him and could bias potential jurors.
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ABC News,
19 May 2026
The former name — which suggests the disorder mainly involves multiple ovarian cysts — misrepresents the wide-ranging hormonal and metabolic impact.
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Michelle Seguin,
EverydayHealth.com,
13 May 2026
After all, the endless stream of Western influencer content misrepresents the city’s demographics.
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Charlie Campbell,
Time,
1 Apr. 2026
The front-facing exterior of the Shoreside Cottage misrepresents its nearly 2,000-square-foot size.
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Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
31 Mar. 2026
To suggest otherwise is a fantasy that misrepresents the sophistication of Christian political thought during the Middle Ages – and in the present.
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Brett Whalen,
The Conversation,
11 Mar. 2026
Nebraska became the latest state to sue Roblox on Wednesday, alleging that the popular gaming platform exploits children and misrepresents its safety practices.
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Angela Yang,
NBC news,
4 Mar. 2026
Maman Ibrahim,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
But Thomas’s focus on Wilson misrepresents his role in the Progressive movement.
—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
Tyler Robinson's defense has argued that broadcasts of the proceedings create a media frenzy that often misrepresents him and could bias potential jurors.
—
ABC News,
19 May 2026
The former name — which suggests the disorder mainly involves multiple ovarian cysts — misrepresents the wide-ranging hormonal and metabolic impact.
—
Michelle Seguin,
EverydayHealth.com,
13 May 2026
After all, the endless stream of Western influencer content misrepresents the city’s demographics.
—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
1 Apr. 2026
The front-facing exterior of the Shoreside Cottage misrepresents its nearly 2,000-square-foot size.
—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
31 Mar. 2026
To suggest otherwise is a fantasy that misrepresents the sophistication of Christian political thought during the Middle Ages – and in the present.
—
Brett Whalen,
The Conversation,
11 Mar. 2026
Nebraska became the latest state to sue Roblox on Wednesday, alleging that the popular gaming platform exploits children and misrepresents its safety practices.
—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misrepresents
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Progressives across the country have spent years arguing that unlimited outside spending distorts democracy, empowers wealthy interests, and undermines trust in government.
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This lyrical collection from B Batchelor—a 2025 Haymarket Writing Freedom Fellow, and a recipient of multiple awards from PEN America—explores the way incarceration distorts time.
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The study argues that such indirect language obscures a subject’s right to refuse a search and could violate their Fourth Amendment rights.
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The focus on the regime changes inflicted on the Arab world and the Middle East at large obscures the routine violence inflicted on its people.
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Mark Lee takes on the role of Long, a powerful crime boss whose calm demeanor conceals a dangerous and unpredictable nature.
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The wardrobe conceals a kettle, drinks and snacks plus minibar, robes and the bang-on-trend bonus of a straw basket, to use during your stay.
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LaBarge’s narrative contradicts itself with great frequency and intentionality, calling attention to the fallibility of memory in the face of trauma.
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The co-worker whose behavior contradicts every value on the wall.
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The script hides serious moral and ethical conversations about fame, political violence, and powerful institutions amongst jokes about hashbrowns.
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Rehka literally hides under a table to avoid him.
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Ashwin, 39, comes across as humble in person, but that belies his fame and standing in the sport.
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On the ground floor of Hotel de Toiras, with expansive windows overlooking the harbor, Le George’s has a relaxed air that belies the seriousness of its cuisine.
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“Misrepresents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misrepresents. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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