as in misrepresented
to change so much as to create a wrong impression or alter the meaning of
it was important that the spokesperson not misstate the company's position to the media
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Recent Examples of misstated
An earlier version misstated his title.
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Garrett Downs, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
In the statement, Panama Ports Company also said the Panamanian state had previously misstated the compensation figure sought in press comments.
—ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
Correction, March 6 The original version of this article misstated the president of the National Iranian American Council's surname.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 6 Mar. 2026
The 9th Circuit had agreed with the state’s attorneys who said the judge had misstated California law.
—Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
An earlier version of this story misstated Nvidia’s revenue guidance.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
An earlier version of this story misstated the age difference between Robert Duvall and his wife, Luciana Pedraza.
—Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026
An earlier version of the story misstated their stance.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 3 Feb. 2026
This article misstated Zamot’s age.
—Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone, 3 Feb. 2026
Garrett Downs, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
In the statement, Panama Ports Company also said the Panamanian state had previously misstated the compensation figure sought in press comments.
—ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
Correction, March 6 The original version of this article misstated the president of the National Iranian American Council's surname.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 6 Mar. 2026
The 9th Circuit had agreed with the state’s attorneys who said the judge had misstated California law.
—Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
An earlier version of this story misstated Nvidia’s revenue guidance.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
An earlier version of this story misstated the age difference between Robert Duvall and his wife, Luciana Pedraza.
—Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026
An earlier version of the story misstated their stance.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 3 Feb. 2026
This article misstated Zamot’s age.
—Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misstated
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Attorneys for Perry countersued, saying Aumann never had equity, was not an employee and misrepresented and defrauded Perry and David Cree Crawford, another owner — at times threatening physical violence.—
Paul Flahive,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Mar. 2026
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If investigators determine that Noem knowingly misrepresented facts while testifying, the conduct should be prosecuted as a federal felony.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Ogalla said she was targeted by six mailings from Gallagher’s campaign that distorted her voting record, especially on property taxes and her efforts to reduce truck traffic.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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In his weekly newsletter, Johnson outlined his most detailed case yet for studying whether Dallas should move City Hall, saying speculation and sensational coverage have distorted the debate.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Misstated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misstated. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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