as in deceived
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 misled
Emma Roth, The Verge, 10 Dec. 2024
As a result, readers of the second-generation post are misled, which is what happened here.
—Joedy McCreary, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Judge John Badalamenti just ruled that the plaintiffs presented sufficient information to pursue the claims that Target misled investors, according to Reuters.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
As a result, readers of the second-generation post are misled, as was the case here.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
This charge stemmed from allegations that Boeing misled regulators about pilot training requirements for the 737 Max nearly a decade ago.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
For a quarter century we have been misled by a chorus of neocon war hawks, defense industry profiteers, think tank courtiers and media opportunists.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Despite research dispelling many false claims, public mistrust was fueled by mixed messaging and exaggerated claims, causing many people to feel misled, according to medical experts.
—Sabrina Malhi The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 30 Nov. 2024
Its findings may have misled us for 40 years.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
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Meta is also facing a lawsuit from dozens of states, alleging the company misled users about the safety of its products.
—Emma Roth, The Verge, 10 Dec. 2024
As a result, readers of the second-generation post are misled, which is what happened here.
—Joedy McCreary, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Judge John Badalamenti just ruled that the plaintiffs presented sufficient information to pursue the claims that Target misled investors, according to Reuters.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
As a result, readers of the second-generation post are misled, as was the case here.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
This charge stemmed from allegations that Boeing misled regulators about pilot training requirements for the 737 Max nearly a decade ago.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
For a quarter century we have been misled by a chorus of neocon war hawks, defense industry profiteers, think tank courtiers and media opportunists.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Despite research dispelling many false claims, public mistrust was fueled by mixed messaging and exaggerated claims, causing many people to feel misled, according to medical experts.
—Sabrina Malhi The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 30 Nov. 2024
Its findings may have misled us for 40 years.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misled
Adjective
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The headlines are still coming thick and fast, pushing advice on a user base now equal parts concerned and confused.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Befuddling sales processes, complex product offerings, and a lack of business transparency have left people feeling more confused than protected in outdated models that don't empower consumers to choose for themselves.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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Phishing efforts would fail because the passkey would not be transmitted if an attacker created a phony website or deceived a victim.Mark Vena, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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The indictment alleges that Adani and his associates deceived investors by concealing the bribery scheme.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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Southampton have used 31 players this season, at least three more than any other club, a number which includes three different goalkeepers, all of whom have been the fall guy in misguided passing sequences.Michael Cox, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
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Police arrested misguided former Louvre employee Vincenzo Perugia, who was under the mistaken belief that the painting belonged to Italy and was among those stolen by Napoleon.Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 13 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Too many people have perpetuated a misinformed idea this offseason: That the Knicks were better after Randle got hurt in 2023-24.Fred Katz, The Athletic, 26 Aug. 2024
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Meanwhile, videos of random folks with polar-opposite political views sitting in a dark room arguing over hot-button issues — and often saying wildly offensive or misinformed things — are on the rise.Kyndall Cunningham, Vox, 6 June 2024
Verb
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Don't be fooled into thinking a nice hotel is less likely to have bedbugs.Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Although companies are increasingly dropping their degree requirements and letting workers dial in for their shift remotely, don’t be fooled into thinking these sorts of jobs will land you the big bucks.Brooke Seipel, Fortune, 4 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The toy maker advised parents that the label was incorrect and directed consumers who had already purchased the product to discard its packaging and contact Mattel Customer Service.Stacy Perman, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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But the chances of an offer shared with applicants interested in NYC Lab School for Collaborative Studies and Millennium High School were incorrect due to an error in the programs’ seat availability.Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 5 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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An employee with responsibility for small package delivery expense accounting intentionally made erroneous accounting accrual entries to hide about $151 million of cumulative delivery expenses from the fourth quarter of 2021 through the third quarter of 2024, Macy’s indicated.David Moin, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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In a statement accompanying its quarterly earnings results, the department store chain said a single employee responsible for small package delivery expense accounting had intentionally created erroneous cost entries from the fourth quarter of 2021 through the third quarter of 2024.Rob Wile, NBC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Misled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misled. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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