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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misspeaking
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Trump said, misstating the length of the four-year terms for chairs.
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Negotiations between Comer and the Clintons fell apart Tuesday, with Comer saying the Clintons’ proposal was untenable and a spokesperson for the Clintons accusing him of misstating their offer.
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Analysts believe there’s a danger of both sides misinterpreting each other’s actions.
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Comey says the image was political commentary, not a call to violence, and removed the post immediately after realizing some people were misinterpreting it as threatening.
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However, critics contend these demands rely on flawed justifications, misrepresenting past operational losses and overlooking historical market failures.
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The lawsuit also accuses the company of misrepresenting the type of content available on its platform.
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Last summer, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen accused China of distorting trade and limiting access for European firms.
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The stainless-steel finish is extremely durable and will last for years without bending or distorting.
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When McKenzie asks him how much he’s contributed to the coffers of politicians, his dodging of the question is pure dissembling theater.
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Both were released on bond from of the Osceola County Jail shortly after surrendering to authorities there on charges of grand theft, defrauding to obtain property, falsifying public records and falsifying official documents as public servants.
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They were also accused of falsifying police reports to cover up their corruption.
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The ridges all lean the same way, slanting and curving in from the lower left of the frame, which ESA noted reflects the direction of the prevailing wind in this region.
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Worse, slanting political lines so that one party or the other is guaranteed victory only widens the gulf that has helped turn Washington’s into its current slough of dysfunction.
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For some of these inquiries, the read-in-between-the-lines accusation was that Neon is fudging the numbers.
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No more tiny little pencils – or fudging those tallies.
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“Misspeaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misspeaking. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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