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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
This statement fundamentally misrepresents how research is done.
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Brendan Harley, Twin Cities, 11 Sep. 2025
This statement fundamentally misrepresents how research is done.
—Brendan Harley, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
David McNew/Getty Images Dessler is just one of many leading climate scientists who voiced concerns about the DOE report, saying it is riddled with errors, shows signs of bias and misrepresents some research findings in order to downplay the threats from climate change.
—Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 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
Brendan Harley, Twin Cities, 11 Sep. 2025
This statement fundamentally misrepresents how research is done.
—Brendan Harley, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
David McNew/Getty Images Dessler is just one of many leading climate scientists who voiced concerns about the DOE report, saying it is riddled with errors, shows signs of bias and misrepresents some research findings in order to downplay the threats from climate change.
—Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 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 pressure also distorts decision-making.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Stress or overconfidence distorts risk perception and influences decisions far more than spreadsheets.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
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Especially for a complex negotiation surrounding a shutdown, what’s technically true is often presented in a way that obscures the full picture.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The treacle, in any case, obscures noble intentions.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The interior of the bag conceals four roomy pouches for storing your toiletries, all of which contain leakproof PVC pockets to minimize the damage of spillage.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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Dubbed Tonerbox, this compact fitness station features a sleek, minimal design that cleverly conceals a full, multi-functional gym.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 Sep. 2025
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The report contradicts previous findings from the Justice Department and reporting from other news outlets.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
29 Sep. 2025
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His recommendation directly contradicts the current medical consensus that judicious Tylenol use in pregnancy remains safe.—
Edith Bracho-Sanchez,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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Echidna, mother of monsters, here depicted as a greenish, redheaded snake woman, hides from the Olympians in a cave.—
Seamus Sullivan
September 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
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Fright Night cast him as a magnetic vampire whose polished demeanor hides something far darker.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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The audio has a fullness and bass response that belies the speaker size.—
Charles Jefferies,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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His stoicism on the sideline belies the emotion that erupts in meaningful situations.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Misrepresents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misrepresents. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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