as in distorted
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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
Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Dec. 2024
Stores are not legally required to accept exchanges or give refunds unless the merchandise was defective or misrepresented.
—Rick Walz, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
Most, if not all, of these cons involve shoppers making a payment in exchange for a product or service that was misrepresented and never shipped or received.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
Economically motivated adulteration happens when food is misrepresented for financial gain, leading to a marketplace filled with counterfeit products that cut corners.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Any evidence that points in the direction of Deadspin moving forward with the story despite worries the story misrepresented and maligned a child would be crucial.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 Oct. 2024
Even with the recent rally, Super Micro is still delayed in filing its annual report and continues to face investor pushback, including two class-action lawsuits alleging that the company misrepresented or failed to disclose information to its backers.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2024
Government lawyers responded that the Republicans muddled legal issues and misrepresented facts.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 7 Oct. 2024
The problems began with evidence that Walz misrepresented his military service.
—Matthew Continetti, National Review, 5 Oct. 2024
Verb
But ultimately, the Lakota were left voiceless and misrepresented.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Dec. 2024
Stores are not legally required to accept exchanges or give refunds unless the merchandise was defective or misrepresented.
—Rick Walz, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
Most, if not all, of these cons involve shoppers making a payment in exchange for a product or service that was misrepresented and never shipped or received.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
Economically motivated adulteration happens when food is misrepresented for financial gain, leading to a marketplace filled with counterfeit products that cut corners.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Any evidence that points in the direction of Deadspin moving forward with the story despite worries the story misrepresented and maligned a child would be crucial.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 Oct. 2024
Even with the recent rally, Super Micro is still delayed in filing its annual report and continues to face investor pushback, including two class-action lawsuits alleging that the company misrepresented or failed to disclose information to its backers.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2024
Government lawyers responded that the Republicans muddled legal issues and misrepresented facts.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 7 Oct. 2024
The problems began with evidence that Walz misrepresented his military service.
—Matthew Continetti, National Review, 5 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misrepresented
Adjective
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Many of the photos are rarely seen, including some of distorted celebrity photos that were commissioned by major magazines.—
Matt Shaw,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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After losing his wife and creative partner, Mimi Parker, to cancer, ending the band Low, Alan Sparhawk wades through distorted solo songs of grief at Elsewhere (April 2).—
Shauna Lyon,
The New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Upload another holiday album full of pictures where her left hand is hidden or obscured.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
27 Dec. 2024
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But it has been largely obscured by the perpetual closeness of statewide elections here, and the fact that Democrats have been winning them more often than losing them.—
Craig Gilbert,
Journal Sentinel,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The next day, Thursday, Bove replied to Sassoon, accepting her resignation and reiterated his warped reasons why the case should be dismissed without prejudice, meaning that it can be resumed later on.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2025
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The false front of a saloon still stood, with an alder tree growing through its warped timbers.—
Frank C. Hibben,
Outdoor Life,
13 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Officers uncovered the remains of four monkeys, identified as bushmeat, concealed among other items.—
Andy Biggs,
Newsweek,
25 Dec. 2024
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The octopus’ position on the board is concealed, playing cards to bluff about their location, and sneaking around the board trying to grab its food.—
James Palmer,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The Magic, now 19-12, have contradicted that wisdom.—
Josh Robbins,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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However, but it’s now been flatly contradicted.—
David Phelan,
Forbes,
21 Dec. 2024
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“Misrepresented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misrepresented. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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