1
as in misrepresents
to give a misleading impression of
his bright smile belied his actual mood, which was really one of great sadness
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as in refutes
to prove to be false
the latest information belies the old theory
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as in conceals
to keep secret or shut off from view
the security council issued false assurances that belied the true gravity of the situation
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Recent Examples of belies
For all the early acclaim, Hazemann, 26, and Monnin, 25, project a level of discipline that belies their age.
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The Editors,
Robb Report,
27 June 2026
The scrutiny belies the fact that the Reflecting Pool has always been enticing to visitors.
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ABC News,
27 June 2026
The program’s popularity belies the chilly reception the proposal initially received.
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Howard Lafranchi,
Christian Science Monitor,
27 June 2026
Oulai does everything required of a modern defensive midfielder, marrying athletic ground coverage with tough tackling and a passing range that belies his young age.
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The Athletic,
New York Times,
27 June 2026
Ashwin, 39, comes across as humble in person, but that belies his fame and standing in the sport.
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Christian Babcock,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
On the ground floor of Hotel de Toiras, with expansive windows overlooking the harbor, Le George’s has a relaxed air that belies the seriousness of its cuisine.
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Caitlin Gunther,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 June 2026
The reticence of Cartland’s heroes belies agonies of loneliness.
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Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
Since breaking out as a wide-eyed teenager on the CBS daytime soap Guiding Light and the NBC period family drama American Dreams over two decades ago, Snow has made a career out of playing women whose beauty belies the storm of emotions brewing beneath the surface.
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Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
The Editors,
Robb Report,
27 June 2026
The scrutiny belies the fact that the Reflecting Pool has always been enticing to visitors.
—
ABC News,
27 June 2026
The program’s popularity belies the chilly reception the proposal initially received.
—
Howard Lafranchi,
Christian Science Monitor,
27 June 2026
Oulai does everything required of a modern defensive midfielder, marrying athletic ground coverage with tough tackling and a passing range that belies his young age.
—
The Athletic,
New York Times,
27 June 2026
Ashwin, 39, comes across as humble in person, but that belies his fame and standing in the sport.
—
Christian Babcock,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
On the ground floor of Hotel de Toiras, with expansive windows overlooking the harbor, Le George’s has a relaxed air that belies the seriousness of its cuisine.
—
Caitlin Gunther,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 June 2026
The reticence of Cartland’s heroes belies agonies of loneliness.
—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
Since breaking out as a wide-eyed teenager on the CBS daytime soap Guiding Light and the NBC period family drama American Dreams over two decades ago, Snow has made a career out of playing women whose beauty belies the storm of emotions brewing beneath the surface.
—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for belies
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Alumni contend the investigation is politically motivated and misrepresents the law, aiming to undermine Yale's commitment to diversity.
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While there is certainly a problem with the ubiquity of politicians and business leaders of advanced age, Moyn misrepresents older people and offers solutions that are discriminatory against them.
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There is extensive evidence — including Slack and WhatsApp messages, company documents, and witness testimony — that unequivocally refutes her claims.
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The woman vehemently refutes those claims to ABC News, and claims Aaron knew about her personal history, including marital status.
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That statistic should be alarming, given that only about 30% of single-family homes in Chicago have central air, compared with 76% nationwide — an average that conceals a starker reality.
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Paromita, a widowed teacher, conceals her loneliness behind the cover of duty and routine, while Shefali, a working wife, hides her bruises beneath concealer and silence.
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Start with a distinction that scale obscures.
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But the total tally obscures how there were basically two types of Davis residents, those living close to the project and those living elsewhere in town.
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Below the dash, the center console is simplified with a small panel of control buttons, a wireless phone charge pad, cup holders and an arm rest that hides a bit of storage space.
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Other supplements come in gelatin capsules, made from collagen derived from cow and pig bones and hides, or mixed with dairy binders such as lactose and sodium caseinate.
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