Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misspoke
Verb
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However, the latest White House memo contends that this law has been misinterpreted.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
7 Oct. 2025 -
Is Rummenigge speaking in a way that can be misinterpreted and taken offence to?—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The previous version misstated the acquiror’s name.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
14 Oct. 2025
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Correction The original version of this story misstated the first name of the founder of the Berggruen prize.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Ronshausen later said Andrade coerced her into giving him information and misrepresented Uthmeier’s involvement.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
14 Oct. 2025
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Charlie Kirk’s letter to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been published in full, following accusations it had initially been misrepresented.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The macula, part of the retina needed for sharp vision, may become distorted, causing blurry sight.—
Liz Szabo,
Scientific American,
14 Oct. 2025
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If your shrubs have distorted, yellowing, or curling leaves or their growth seems stunted, take a close look.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Pressure cookers An electric pressure cooker is a kitchen hero for fall meals that feel slow-cooked but aren’t.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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Are the Blue Jays cooked in the MLB playoffs?—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
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The audit came as the federal government was investigating job placement rates at several other for-profit colleges and issuing severe penalties to those who falsified their numbers.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
9 Oct. 2025
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After five months of inquiries and interviews with 15 witnesses, investigators concluded there was no clear evidence James knowingly falsified records to secure better loan terms, ABC reported earlier this week.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Misspoke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misspoke. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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