Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misspeaking
Verb
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Further, missing a clause or misinterpreting a material contract provision can create serious financial or legal implications.—
Matias Recchia,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025 -
Simpson was misinterpreting life expectancy statistics and their bearing on Social Security.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The two men share a talent for misrepresenting facts and an animosity toward institutions.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
6 Sep. 2025
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Data asymmetries create both competitive advantages and significant challenges, including regulatory hurdles and concerns about synthetic data potentially misrepresenting edge cases or amplifying societal biases.—
Akhilesh Tripathi,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Its chief executive, Ian Choudri, has accused the FRA of distorting data.—
Ben Jones,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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This causes the orbits to contract, shifting the orbits of the other electrons, distorting their chemical properties.—
David Szondy
August 27,
New Atlas,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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McBee pleaded guilty to falsifying documents for unauthorized federal crop insurance benefits in November 2024 after waiving his right to a grand jury.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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He was indicted without detention on the charges of perjury and falsifying documents to the benefit of Yoon amid the national upheaval.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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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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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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Trump alleged over Truth Social that the District has been fudging statistics to create the appearance that crime was on the decline.—
Jonathan Easley,
The Hill,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The inner activated carbon filter catches invisible particles and helps to neutralize odors from cooking, pets, smoke, or your teenager’s gym bag.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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And yet cooking and baking can teach kids not only fundamental math and literacy skills, but also patience, confidence, and responsibility.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Misspeaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misspeaking. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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