misrepresentations

noun

plural of misrepresentation
1
as in enhancements

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as in misstatements

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Recent Examples of misrepresentations The lawsuit accuses Roblox and Discord of wrongful death, fraudulent concealment and misrepresentations, negligent misrepresentation and strict liability. — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 14 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misrepresentations
  1. enhancements
  2. misinformation
  3. fabrications
  4. distortions
  5. exaggerations
  6. inaccuracies
  7. misinterpretations
  8. misunderstandings
Noun
  • The sentencing has been delayed twice, following disagreements from the defense and prosecution about potential sentencing enhancements.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026
  • And her campaign is being overseen by political consultant Jeff Millman, who worked on the Measure HLA push that would enforce bike lanes, bus lanes and pedestrian enhancements.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of enhancements
Noun
  • But the broad use of AI without much restriction or regulation has raised concern among both candidates and researchers about the spread of misinformation from the ads.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
  • New Mexico prosecutors also argued that Facebook allowed misinformation or violent content to proliferate on the platform.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of misinformation
Noun
  • FiftyPlusOne included the group’s data in its polling averages, but found evidence of fabrications.
    — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Experimental Volumes Designers put the emphasis on dimensional texture by layering up multiple fabrications that evoked new experimental volumes.
    — Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of fabrications
Noun
  • These weren't the old deep fake videos of the past that are full of distortions.
    — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
  • These accusations are utter nonsense, concocted from distortions, half-truths and lies.
    — Kathleen Parker, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of distortions
Noun
  • The Republican president claims historic levels of foreign investment that are a mix of exaggerations and wishful thinking.
    — Josh Boak, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Staffers for major political figures have puzzled over the content, and are growing concerned about the rise of a new wave of videos with errors, exaggerations, misleading comments, and a tone that can be downright weird.
    — Max Tani, semafor.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of exaggerations
Noun
  • Many commenters point out inaccuracies in the article regarding the full retirement age, which is 67 for those born after 1960, not 65.
    — John Csiszar, Washington Post, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Those comparisons should also include corrections to inaccuracies or changes in meaning as needed.
    — Ethan Stone, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of inaccuracies
Noun
  • There are several misinterpretations of what a chance of precipitation means.
    — Lance Schulteis, jsonline.com, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The researchers say the inability of LLMs to provide the correct location is an inherent flaw that arises from training biases or from misinterpretations of instructions within the current context.
    — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 8 July 2026
Definition of misinterpretations
Noun
  • As romance gives way to heartbreak, misunderstandings and difficult choices, the sisters may not always see eye to eye.
    — Charley Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Four Hands, Two Sonatas ends with Jeong-yo and Pi-o together again, seemingly free of the pressures and misunderstandings that plagued them for so long.
    — Kayti Burt, Time, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of misunderstandings

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“Misrepresentations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misrepresentations. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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