1
as in to distort
to change so much as to create a wrong impression or alter the meaning of
this summary seriously misrepresents the general tone and substance of the speech
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2
as in to conceal
to give a misleading impression of
deliberately misrepresented the facts of the case
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Recent Examples of misrepresent
This assertion not only misrepresents history but also ignores the shifting political and military realities of the battlefield.
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William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
Experts say Trump and his allies are misrepresenting agency data to arrive at incorrect conclusions.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2025
In 2011, Mark Geier was stripped of his medical license by the Maryland State Board of Physicians for misrepresenting his credentials, failing to meet state and federal regulations on safety oversight, and allegedly putting the safety and welfare of autistic children at risk.
—ArsTechnica, 26 Mar. 2025
Skewed Media Representation Media shapes societal beliefs, yet bisexuality is often misrepresented or ignored.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for misrepresent
William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
Experts say Trump and his allies are misrepresenting agency data to arrive at incorrect conclusions.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2025
In 2011, Mark Geier was stripped of his medical license by the Maryland State Board of Physicians for misrepresenting his credentials, failing to meet state and federal regulations on safety oversight, and allegedly putting the safety and welfare of autistic children at risk.
—ArsTechnica, 26 Mar. 2025
Skewed Media Representation Media shapes societal beliefs, yet bisexuality is often misrepresented or ignored.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for misrepresent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misrepresent
Verb
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Cheaper wheat and lower manufacturing costs should have distorted that comparison quite a bit.—
Clem Chambers,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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But also, an aid package announced too soon has the potential to distort markets, said Glauber, the former USDA economist.—
Danielle Kurtzleben,
NPR,
12 Apr. 2025
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Immigration advocates, attorneys and civil litigators are warning against the normalization of federal agents concealing their faces while detaining nonviolent students.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
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Passport wallets are a great way to keep your important documents, money and cards all organized and concealed for extra peace of mind both in the airport and while out on your next adventure abroad.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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In the crowded parish hall, a sea of limbs and phones and flashes of light obscured the painting.—
James Factora,
Them,
24 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, all these great locations and details are obscured constantly, muddled into blurry backgrounds.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 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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The titles of 12 such books — some of which may have been published before 2025 — are hidden below within an unrelated text passage.—
J. D. Biersdorfer,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Iran’s top official appeared to contradict Trump, writing in an opinion article that talks between Tehran and Washington in Oman would be done through an intermediary.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
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This contradicts both the Second Chance Act and First Step Act, laws passed by Congress to ease institutional overcrowding, promote reentry, and reduce costs tied to outdated prison infrastructure.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Chen’s more upbeat observations are belied by polls that show American worries about relations with China.—
Russell Flannery,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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The Jazz in Moulin-à-Vent festival has become a highlight for the area, drawing locals and wine professionals for a casual afternoon in a setting that belies the serious nature of the wines.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Misrepresent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misrepresent. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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