as in lie
information that is not completely true or accurate
a company accused of providing misinformation to its shareholders
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Recent Examples of misinformation
The budget includes nearly $1 million to support efforts to fight misinformation about state elections.
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CBS News,
30 June 2026
Authorities have also warned against misinformation circulating online, including false claims about infrastructure failures and casualty figures.
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Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
29 June 2026
Press speculation and misinformation clouded many details of the Black Dahlia case, including the origin of the nickname.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
29 June 2026
Mayor Pro Tem Donald Freitas said there was misinformation surrounding the project and questioned the financial risks should the city decide to back out.
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Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
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CBS News,
30 June 2026
Authorities have also warned against misinformation circulating online, including false claims about infrastructure failures and casualty figures.
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Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
29 June 2026
Press speculation and misinformation clouded many details of the Black Dahlia case, including the origin of the nickname.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
29 June 2026
Mayor Pro Tem Donald Freitas said there was misinformation surrounding the project and questioned the financial risks should the city decide to back out.
—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misinformation
Noun
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The plane also includes a spacious press cabin, according to a pool reporter onboard, with lie-flat seats that feature a massage function and individual TV screens.
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The press cabin contains 14 lie-flat pods, including large tan leather seats with luxury features such as lumbar supports and massage functions.
Noun
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The plaintiffs have also accused Bayer of negligence and misrepresentation of Roundup's safety in its marketing, and have alleged that the product was defective for its intended purpose.
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But worse than misrepresentation—lies.
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Top United Nations official Vanessa Frazier is facing a furious backlash after spreading a sick, fake-news blood libel against Israel on social media.
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The complaint stated that Meta has declined to file a libel or defamation claim against Wynn-Williams.
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“Misinformation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misinformation. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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