Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mistranslating
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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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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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Lawyers can face serious sanctions, including Florida Bar complaints, for citing nonexistent cases or misrepresenting prior rulings.
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At the same time, organizations can't assume every candidate is misrepresenting themselves simply because AI was involved somewhere in the process.
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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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At first, the sheriff claimed Anna Goodloe was falsifying the allegations to redirect scrutiny of her husband, Dan Milam, who works in the Sheriff’s Office IT department.
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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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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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Stoke the mix with 2 cups of corn and crispy, salty pancetta (bacon’s thinner, quicker-cooking cousin).
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Hensley also recommends wiping down racks immediately after cooking directly on the rack (like a pizza).
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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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“Mistranslating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mistranslating. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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