as in deceptive
tending or having power to deceive
the misleading text of the advertisement would like you to believe that you're getting something for nothing
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as in deceiving
to cause to believe what is untrue
the coral snake's attractive colors can mislead you into thinking that it is harmless
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Recent Examples of misleading
Scott Keever, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Avoiding misleading statements to the news media which can worsen a crisis and expand its longevity.
—Rick Pozniak, Boston Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
Lawsuits have been filed, accusing companies like TCL of using misleading language about whether their QLED TVs actually use QDs.
—ArsTechnica, 31 Mar. 2025
Demand that public school funding becomes the top priority and that public schools actually do receive at least 2% increases in real money without misleading hidden diversions to private vouchers and charters.
—Dr. Tony Lux, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025
Unfortunately, this kind of misleading content is likely to remain online indefinitely.
—Hod Fleishman, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
They are fueled by partisan agendas, misleading narratives and a desire to undermine those who choose to lead with principle rather than play political games.
—Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 24 Mar. 2025
The agency has sued companies for persuading veterans to sell their pension and disability payments, for charging military families more than thirty-six per cent interest on pawn loans, and for misleading servicemembers to take costly cash-out refinance loans on their homes.
—E. Tammy Kim, The New Yorker, 18 Mar. 2025
The satellites are fitted with custom six-band multispectral infrared cameras, designed to capture imagery suitable for machine learning algorithms to accurately identify wildfires – differentiating them from misleading objects like smokestacks.
—New Atlas, 18 Mar. 2025
Verb
Legal And Compliance Risks Defamatory content, misinformation or misleading claims can lead to legal challenges, including defamation lawsuits and regulatory scrutiny.
—Scott Keever, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Avoiding misleading statements to the news media which can worsen a crisis and expand its longevity.
—Rick Pozniak, Boston Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
Lawsuits have been filed, accusing companies like TCL of using misleading language about whether their QLED TVs actually use QDs.
—ArsTechnica, 31 Mar. 2025
Demand that public school funding becomes the top priority and that public schools actually do receive at least 2% increases in real money without misleading hidden diversions to private vouchers and charters.
—Dr. Tony Lux, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025
Unfortunately, this kind of misleading content is likely to remain online indefinitely.
—Hod Fleishman, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
They are fueled by partisan agendas, misleading narratives and a desire to undermine those who choose to lead with principle rather than play political games.
—Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 24 Mar. 2025
The agency has sued companies for persuading veterans to sell their pension and disability payments, for charging military families more than thirty-six per cent interest on pawn loans, and for misleading servicemembers to take costly cash-out refinance loans on their homes.
—E. Tammy Kim, The New Yorker, 18 Mar. 2025
The satellites are fitted with custom six-band multispectral infrared cameras, designed to capture imagery suitable for machine learning algorithms to accurately identify wildfires – differentiating them from misleading objects like smokestacks.
—New Atlas, 18 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misleading
Adjective
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California’s attorney general, Rob Bonta, filed a suit against ExxonMobil last year that, in part, accuses the oil giant of deceptive claims regarding chemical recycling, which the company disputes.—
Susanne Rust,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2025
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During the defense’s cross-examination of Kid Cudi, lawyers representing Combs portrayed Ventura as deceptive of both men.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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The show, hosted by actor Alan Cumming and set in a remote Scottish castle, features reality TV veterans and celebrities working together—and often deceiving each other—in challenges for a cash prize.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Augusta National will quickly expose even the most microscopic weakness in one’s game with its winding fairways and deceiving putting surfaces.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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The decision to deploy Dembele as a false nine for a 3-1 home win over Lyon in mid-December proved the spark for a stupendous run of goal-scoring form in which the France international racked up 27 goals in only 22 appearances.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Their accountant filed two false corporate tax returns, claiming one of the couple’s firms earned no money in 2015 and 2016.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Verb
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James cuts back inside onto his right foot, fooling the defender, rather than going to the byline off his left foot.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Each plays a role in fooling their foe, who captures the turtle, while the deer, heeding the turtle’s good counsel, manages a sly escape.—
John Nemec,
The Conversation,
7 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Misleading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misleading. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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