1
as in erroneous
not being in agreement with what is true
"the sky is purple" is an untrue statement
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as in false
not true in one's allegiance to someone or something
untrue to his country in its time of need
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Recent Examples of untrue
Synan has said the story was untrue, but even rumors can harm his credibility and reputation.
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Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
In the 2005 Bee article, the owners’ son, Bill Anderson, maintained the prostitution claims were simply untrue, suggesting it was fabricated by a white business owner disgruntled with the Zanzibar’s success.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2025
Goldberg and other psychiatrists said that’s simply untrue.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 21 July 2025
While Trump wrote that Vietnam will pay these tariffs, that is untrue.
—Danielle Kurtzleben, NPR, 2 July 2025
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Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
In the 2005 Bee article, the owners’ son, Bill Anderson, maintained the prostitution claims were simply untrue, suggesting it was fabricated by a white business owner disgruntled with the Zanzibar’s success.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2025
Goldberg and other psychiatrists said that’s simply untrue.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 21 July 2025
While Trump wrote that Vietnam will pay these tariffs, that is untrue.
—Danielle Kurtzleben, NPR, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for untrue
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The examples and notes in question were and are erroneous and inconsistent with our policies, and have been removed.—
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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About 60 of those were licensed using the erroneous measurement system, mostly in New York City, plus around another 40 that have licenses but are yet to open their doors.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
14 Aug. 2025
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Fleeing from violence and a dark history, a man adopts a false identity looking to start over in the idyllic Canary Islands' town of Arcadia, where a new love interest could change his life — if his past doesn't come back to haunt him.—
Veronica Villafañe,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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During the week, Fernande lived alone in the family’s Paris apartment under a false name: Danielle Deschampe.—
Marc Snegg,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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The president has also made inaccurate statements about certain BLS records.—
Isabella Murray,
ABC News,
5 Aug. 2025
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The White House defended the president’s decision, suggesting the employment numbers and the downward revisions of the past two months were inaccurate.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Aug. 2025
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Clarisse looks intimidating climbing out of a boat, as does Bushnell’s traitorous Luke, who wields a sharp-looking knife.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
24 July 2025
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There's a delicious whodunit aspect to it, too, as the list of five potentially traitorous suspects includes the operative's own high-profile wife (Cate Blanchett).—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
4 July 2025
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One persistent issue is hallucinations, where the AI fabricates information that may seem plausible but is factually incorrect.—
Sameer Ather,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The Directors Guild of America has advised its members that the WGA’s position is incorrect, and that they may be contractually obligated to perform such activities during a strike.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
12 Aug. 2025
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Free parking eliminates a major logistical headache and financial burden, especially when downtown parking prices are high or public transit is unreliable.—
Gleb Tsipursky,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Aug. 2025
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Meanwhile, the statement described the pollster as unreliable, citing past inaccuracies.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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The religion is wrong, the technology is wrong, the agriculture is wrong, the attitude is wrong.—
Fiction Non Fiction
August 7,
Literary Hub,
7 Aug. 2025
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For those really feeling that boozy Brewers magic, picking the wrong sister — and overlooking the shuttles' different colors, bar name and pick-up location — would mean a 30-minute walk to the correct bar after getting dropped off.—
Kylie Volavongsa,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Untrue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/untrue. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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