Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misspeaking
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Clever Hans, a German horse in the early 1900s, seemed able to do math—but was really responding to his trainer’s subtle cues, a classic case of misinterpreting performance.—
Matthew Hutson,
IEEE Spectrum,
22 Sep. 2025 -
Further, missing a clause or misinterpreting a material contract provision can create serious financial or legal implications.—
Matias Recchia,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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But at his recent press conference, the President stood at the dais and delivered a barrage of falsehoods that might not be obviously false to most Americans—misrepresenting evidence on autism, distorting research on vaccines, and offering a grab bag of unscientific medical opinions.—
Dr. Craig Spencer,
Time,
23 Sep. 2025
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In April, Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte sent a criminal referral to Attorney General Pam Bondi, alleging James falsified mortgage records by misrepresenting the property as her primary residence to secure more favorable loan terms.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Sep. 2025
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Kimmel’s September 15 monologue accused MAGA supporters of distorting the shooter’s motives, despite reports that the assailant leaned left politically.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Carr said Monday that Democrats are distorting his comments and misrepresenting the work at the FCC.—
Alexander Bolton,
The Hill,
24 Sep. 2025
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One man sued to get his money back and accused the company of falsifying immigration paperwork.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
22 Sep. 2025
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Amiri was acquitted of conspiracy last March, but convicted of illegally siccing his dog on an Antioch man and falsifying details to cover it up.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
19 Sep. 2025
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In footage shared on social media, verified by Reuters, the large bridge can be seen slanting to one side with people below.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Sun slanting through tree line.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
7 Aug. 2025
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Kennedy accused Monarez of fudging the reason she was dismissed.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
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This can be done daily, making the sensors timely and not subject to fudging or underreporting.—
Vipin Bharathan,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Such was the case for Dakar NOLA's chef Serigne Mbaye, who spent nearly a decade cooking French food—in culinary school and French restaurants, including Atelier Crenn (number 46)—before embracing his roots.—
Abbey Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 Sep. 2025
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Also, you’re supposed to do all the fixing and cooking in the food truck.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Misspeaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misspeaking. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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