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as in misinterpreted
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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as in obscured
to give a misleading impression of
deliberately misrepresented the facts of the case
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Recent Examples of misrepresented
Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026
Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
Season one explores Luisa’s personal love letter to grief, the nuanced Asian American experience, and the often misrepresented people of Los Angeles.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 21 Apr. 2026
People who felt misrepresented by it, especially politically.
—Blair R. Fischer, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
To see that relationship misrepresented so publicly has been both painful and profoundly unjust.
—Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Johnson’s office was quite frustrated by the story, thinking the angle misrepresented the overall dynamic in Congress, including by singling out the Speaker over a bill that will originate in the Senate.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 14 Apr. 2026
Lawmakers from the ruling Democratic Progressive Party said Cheng has misrepresented Taiwanese public opinion in her trip to China and accused the KMT of undermining national security.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel and national NFL reporter Dianna Russini downplayed the significance of photos taken of the two together at a resort in Sedona, Arizona last month, saying they were misrepresented.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2026
For example, many minority groups who are underrepresented or misrepresented in popular culture will nonetheless find their own meaning and inspiration in characters, even if those characters weren’t supposed to represent those groups in the first place.
—Jared Bahir Browsh, The Conversation, 7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Together, these protections give consumers powerful leverage when companies refuse refunds for undelivered or misrepresented tickets, especially when the company’s own policy isn’t working.
—Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
But as Wired revealed on Wednesday, the company also misrepresented one of its deals.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
Season one explores Luisa’s personal love letter to grief, the nuanced Asian American experience, and the often misrepresented people of Los Angeles.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 21 Apr. 2026
People who felt misrepresented by it, especially politically.
—Blair R. Fischer, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
To see that relationship misrepresented so publicly has been both painful and profoundly unjust.
—Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Johnson’s office was quite frustrated by the story, thinking the angle misrepresented the overall dynamic in Congress, including by singling out the Speaker over a bill that will originate in the Senate.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 14 Apr. 2026
Lawmakers from the ruling Democratic Progressive Party said Cheng has misrepresented Taiwanese public opinion in her trip to China and accused the KMT of undermining national security.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel and national NFL reporter Dianna Russini downplayed the significance of photos taken of the two together at a resort in Sedona, Arizona last month, saying they were misrepresented.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2026
For example, many minority groups who are underrepresented or misrepresented in popular culture will nonetheless find their own meaning and inspiration in characters, even if those characters weren’t supposed to represent those groups in the first place.
—Jared Bahir Browsh, The Conversation, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misrepresented
Adjective
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The money’s all being made by people close to Jackson who want to tell a distorted narrative that really dishonors them.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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Forget the glossy card-stock mailers with distorted images, designed to make your opponent look like an ax murderer.—
Steve Bousquet,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The lead truck attempted to contact the tower 40 seconds after the plane was given clearance to ask to cross the runway, but a simultaneous transmission obscured the call.—
Doha Madani,
NBC news,
23 Apr. 2026
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For some, the implications of duplicity and obscured identity in the line could well apply to its author—and thereby hangs a tale.—
Gitanjali Roy,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Scientific research, long a cornerstone of American economic progress, has been increasingly endangered by the White House’s warped priorities.—
Shawn Fain,
Washington Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Stains, musty odors, or warped materials can all signal long-term exposure.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In 1986 Moscow concealed risks, dismissed warning signs and placed ideology above the lives of its citizens.—
Benjamin Mack-Jackson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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The home stands apart in other ways, operating entirely off the grid with solar panels concealed behind parapets and water drawn from snowmelt.—
Nick Mafi,
Architectural Digest,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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When the Woods Hole Science Aquarium reopens in 2027, the split-colored lobster is expected to be among the animals on display for visitors — a 1-in-50-million catch that went from a Cape Cod fishing boat to a permanent home at a Massachusetts aquarium.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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Deputies put out a be-on-the-lookout for a dark-colored car.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Trim back overgrown shrubs and mow regularly to reduce shaded, humid hiding spots.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
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Every seasoned gardener knows the particular satisfaction of coaxing beauty from unlikely places — a stubborn perennial that finally blooms, a shaded corner that transforms with the right groundcover.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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During their investigation, police found evidence that contradicted Kirby's explanation.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Some of the new information ran counter to narratives his defense had told reporters or submitted to the court, but some also contradicted statements by the prosecution and the government.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Misrepresented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misrepresented. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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