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as in to distort
to change so much as to create a wrong impression or alter the meaning of
this summary seriously misrepresents the general tone and substance of the speech
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2
as in to conceal
to give a misleading impression of
deliberately misrepresented the facts of the case
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Recent Examples of misrepresent
This assertion not only misrepresents history but also ignores the shifting political and military realities of the battlefield.
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William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
Experts say Trump and his allies are misrepresenting agency data to arrive at incorrect conclusions.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2025
In 2011, Mark Geier was stripped of his medical license by the Maryland State Board of Physicians for misrepresenting his credentials, failing to meet state and federal regulations on safety oversight, and allegedly putting the safety and welfare of autistic children at risk.
—ArsTechnica, 26 Mar. 2025
Skewed Media Representation Media shapes societal beliefs, yet bisexuality is often misrepresented or ignored.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for misrepresent
William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
Experts say Trump and his allies are misrepresenting agency data to arrive at incorrect conclusions.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2025
In 2011, Mark Geier was stripped of his medical license by the Maryland State Board of Physicians for misrepresenting his credentials, failing to meet state and federal regulations on safety oversight, and allegedly putting the safety and welfare of autistic children at risk.
—ArsTechnica, 26 Mar. 2025
Skewed Media Representation Media shapes societal beliefs, yet bisexuality is often misrepresented or ignored.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for misrepresent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misrepresent
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Although some in the media distort the anger directed at Rowling from trans activists, trans people, and allies, the truth is those feelings — not just anger, but betrayal and grief — are justified.—
Aja Romano,
Vox,
18 Apr. 2025
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What once kept us safe can now distort intimacy, create misunderstandings and erode trust.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Seiders, 44, is charged with felony child pornography possession, misdemeanor annoying a child under 18, concealing a camera with intent to invade privacy and attempting to conceal a camera.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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Spectators got wind of the sensible footwear concealed by the Fiesta finery and began demanding to see the shoes.—
Jill Robbins,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2025
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The recipient's name was obscured, and it was noted that the migrant refused to sign it on Friday.—
Andrew Chung, Luc Cohen, Kristina Cooke,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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But the short-term bump in the stock price obscures a much more complicated picture.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
18 Apr. 2025
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Read Next World Palace gardens hid 900-year-old ruins of bathhouse in Spain — until now.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
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The titles of 12 such books — some of which may have been published before 2025 — are hidden below within an unrelated text passage.—
J. D. Biersdorfer,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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The zoning commission’s recommendations contradicted the map 29% of the time.—
Jaime Moore-Carrillo,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Apr. 2025
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But Francis also contradicted himself and split some very specific hairs regarding LGBTQ+ rights.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them.,
21 Apr. 2025
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Now, van der Heyden is in his early seventies with a stern, serious countenance that belies a life lived with tremendous joy and adventure.—
John Semley,
Rolling Stone,
19 Apr. 2025
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With a deftness of touch that often belies his 6ft frame, the 25-year-old will often look to drive his team forward single-handedly with his close control.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Misrepresent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misrepresent. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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