prevarications

noun

plural of prevarication
as in lies
a statement known by its maker to be untrue and made in order to deceive she knew that his account was a pure prevarication

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  1. lies
  2. tales
  3. stories
Noun
  • As much as many of us want to see justice prevail for all the lies, corruption, inhumanity and retribution, Americans are hurting, and the focus should be on relieving that hurt.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Our kids trailed the expert, eager to learn about the workers and the bourgeoisie, the weapons and the lies, the symbols and the triumphs—the story behind the story.
    — Reif Larsen, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of lies
Noun
  • And there are personal tales of reconciling the parts of ourselves that exist across borders and cultures.
    — Elisa Wouk Almino Editor, Los Angeles Times, 13 Nov. 2026
  • All we’re left with is tales of the good old days and a graveyard of nostalgic images.
    — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of tales
Noun
  • Today’s list of stories seeks to satiate a variety of cravings, from caffeine to quesadillas.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 14 Nov. 2026
  • Other fraternity members interviewed by detectives had similar stories about the canes being used for dances or twirling.
    — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 14 Nov. 2026
Definition of stories
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