1
as in to misrepresent
to give a misleading impression of
his bright smile belied his actual mood, which was really one of great sadness
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2
as in to refute
to prove to be false
the latest information belies the old theory
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3
as in to conceal
to keep secret or shut off from view
the security council issued false assurances that belied the true gravity of the situation
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Recent Examples of belie
The robust output and power transformers belie the amp’s conservative power rating, which proves that subtlety and finesse win hands down every time.
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2025
President Donald Trump has argued that by reducing the number of undocumented immigrants in the U.S., demand will decrease and supply will increase – but experts argue that this theory belies several other factors impacting the housing market.
—Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 24 Mar. 2025
The property’s hiking trails, beach access, multiple dining options, private beach club and spa truly belie its close proximity to the city.
—Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
William has a soothing voice (Hopkins is ideal for the role) that belies his goal — to torture Eddie, including playing polka music loudly, to avenge a tragedy from his past.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2025
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2025
President Donald Trump has argued that by reducing the number of undocumented immigrants in the U.S., demand will decrease and supply will increase – but experts argue that this theory belies several other factors impacting the housing market.
—Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 24 Mar. 2025
The property’s hiking trails, beach access, multiple dining options, private beach club and spa truly belie its close proximity to the city.
—Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
William has a soothing voice (Hopkins is ideal for the role) that belies his goal — to torture Eddie, including playing polka music loudly, to avenge a tragedy from his past.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for belie
Recent Examples of Synonyms for belie
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Corson proceeded to inform the court of Petersen’s previous convictions in 2016 and 2017 when she was charged with misrepresenting herself as her sister when stopped by law enforcement.—
Olivia Estright,
Twin Cities,
2 Apr. 2025
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If users can’t verify sources or if AI search engines misrepresent information, misinformation becomes harder to combat.—
Tor Constantino,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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However reps of his team refuted the statement to Us Weekly.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
17 Apr. 2025
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But two witnesses refuted his story, alleging Stribling tried to hide evidence.—
Mike Stunson,
Kansas City Star,
17 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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Ellie hides her injury from Dina when her friend arrives to rescue her, and the women are summoned to appear before the town leaders to share their experience.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
14 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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“Belie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belie. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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