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
While people may assume that homeless people don’t take care of their pets, Stewart has found that largely to be untrue and that the animals are well-cared for.
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Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
He's also said repeatedly Canada is a significant source of street fentanyl reaching U.S. communities, which is untrue according to data gathered by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
—Brian Mann, NPR, 19 Mar. 2025
Even if untrue, the mere allegation will expose those companies to further solicitation, as there is rarely a deal in which only a single bribe is requested or required.
—Richard Nephew, Foreign Affairs, 24 Feb. 2025
All board members were fully informed of this decision and present during these discussions, and any claims to the contrary are simply untrue.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2025
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Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
He's also said repeatedly Canada is a significant source of street fentanyl reaching U.S. communities, which is untrue according to data gathered by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
—Brian Mann, NPR, 19 Mar. 2025
Even if untrue, the mere allegation will expose those companies to further solicitation, as there is rarely a deal in which only a single bribe is requested or required.
—Richard Nephew, Foreign Affairs, 24 Feb. 2025
All board members were fully informed of this decision and present during these discussions, and any claims to the contrary are simply untrue.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for untrue
Adjective
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For generations, his grave has been marked by an erroneous headstone with a Latin cross, not a Star of David, something Eiferman learned only recently.—
Scott MacFarlane,
CBS News,
19 Apr. 2025
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But Trump sees trade deficits as America getting ripped off, which is erroneous.—
Matt Fleming,
Oc Register,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But the jitters still shook him, a false-start whistle blowing on his first 40-yard attempt at February’s NFL combine.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
13 Apr. 2025
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Sanchez and her co-conspirators created false documents for the victims, including Permanent Residence cards and Social Security cards, and helped the victims find employment in the Hartford area.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Companies with low-quality data could end up with AI outputs that are inaccurate and biased, which could send the company's strategy in the wrong direction, frustrate customers or worse.—
Rob Sanchez,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Companies with low-quality data could end up with AI outputs that are inaccurate and biased, which could send the company's strategy in the wrong direction, frustrate customers or worse.—
Rob Sanchez,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Foreign military interventions can change victims from being viewed as a nuisance into being seen as powerful and traitorous enemies, potentially capable of exacting revenge, seizing power, or breaking away from the state.—
Benjamin A. Valentino,
Foreign Affairs,
17 Oct. 2011
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But what will their first move as a traitorous duo be?—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2025
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The Times' then-editorial page editor, James Bennet, who had inserted the incorrect claims into the passage, wrote an apology that was posted to the opinion section's social media account.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
13 Apr. 2025
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Specifically, the extension payment date for taxpayers who log into the IRS website is incorrect.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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All such theories, however, have appeared to be unreliable and speculative since any first strikes would have to contend with the risk of an enemy launch on warning as well as sufficient systems surviving for a devastating riposte.—
Lawrence D. Freedman,
Foreign Affairs,
14 Apr. 2025
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Some customers worry Crusoe’s cloud system is unreliable.—
Christopher Helman,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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However, the new price on the OnePlus store is about 50 percent higher, putting OnePlus on the wrong side of devices like the Pixel Watch and Apple Watch.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2025
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Five justices said the lawsuit was brought in the wrong venue.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Untrue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/untrue. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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