1
as in distorted
to change so much as to create a wrong impression or alter the meaning of
the candidate complained that his views had been deliberately garbled by his opponent
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2
as in filtered
to remove usually visible impurities from
garbled spices are less likely to contaminate a recipe
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average, with a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 27, and the S&P 500 Index’s P/E at 24, are both distorted by tech stocks, such as Nvidia (NVDA).—
Lawrence Carrel,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024 -
Has that distorted the trajectory of his adult life?—
Cressida Leyshon,
The New Yorker,
22 Dec. 2024
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But ultimately, the Lakota were left voiceless and misrepresented.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
29 Dec. 2024
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Stores are not legally required to accept exchanges or give refunds unless the merchandise was defective or misrepresented.—
Rick Walz,
USA TODAY,
28 Dec. 2024
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However, Wheal clarified that proposing at someone else's wedding is a different matter entirely.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
30 Dec. 2024
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However, in a video on Out magazine’s Instagram, GLAAD’s Tony Morrison clarified its meaning.—
Lexi Carson,
The Hollywood Reporter,
30 Dec. 2024
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The dining room is intimate, with a warm ambiance that feels both welcoming and refined.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
4 Jan. 2025
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Its minimalist silhouette is refined to two slim straps and a custom geometric block heel for maximum comfort.—
Sephora,
refinery29.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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“Garbled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garbled. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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