misdirection
noun
mis·di·rec·tion
ˌmis-də-ˈrek-shən 
-(ˌ)dī-
1
: a wrong direction
2
a
: the act or an instance of misdirecting or diverting
b
: the state of being misdirected
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The dynamic rushing attack, which uses misdirection and some of the more creative play designs in college football, has led Army to its most successful season in years – including its first conference championship in school history.
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Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
Thomas’ smile, intentionally or not, is a crafty misdirection.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, The Athletic, 6 Aug. 2024
For a work spanning nearly 700 pages, that word is, at best, a winky misdirection.
—New York Times, 8 July 2024
On top of all this marketing misdirection, we're overwhelmed by legitimate AI news.
—Russ Kennedy, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
Thomas’ smile, intentionally or not, is a crafty misdirection.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, The Athletic, 6 Aug. 2024
For a work spanning nearly 700 pages, that word is, at best, a winky misdirection.
—New York Times, 8 July 2024
On top of all this marketing misdirection, we're overwhelmed by legitimate AI news.
—Russ Kennedy, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Misdirection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misdirection. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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