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Recent Examples of falsely
Russia has repeatedly falsely claimed to be in control of cities when that is far from the case.
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Patrick Reevell,
ABC News,
4 July 2026
But many drivers falsely believe high-octane gas offers a kind of treat for their engines.
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David Goldman,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
In the past, it's been falsely linked with everything from hurricanes to floods, wildfires and alien abductions.
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Emma Woollacott,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The statute in question relates to situations in which a person falsely assumes or pretends to be a firefighter, sheriff, Florida Highway Patrol officer, police officer, or some other law enforcement official.
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Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
Private family members are falsely drawn into public narratives without evidence.
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Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
Prosecutors said Damato admitted to selling a jersey falsely claimed as being game worn by Mays that was sold for $50,000 to a second victim.
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Tim Fang,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
DeSantis also approved a $4 million bill to compensate families of the Groveland Four, the four Black men from Lake County falsely accused of raping a white woman in 1949.
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Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
Court papers say Doyle used a different first name while dealing with Matthiesen and continued to invent excuses after the painting had been sold, even falsely claiming the buyer had failed to pay him despite already receiving the money.
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Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
29 June 2026
Patrick Reevell,
ABC News,
4 July 2026
But many drivers falsely believe high-octane gas offers a kind of treat for their engines.
—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
In the past, it's been falsely linked with everything from hurricanes to floods, wildfires and alien abductions.
—
Emma Woollacott,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The statute in question relates to situations in which a person falsely assumes or pretends to be a firefighter, sheriff, Florida Highway Patrol officer, police officer, or some other law enforcement official.
—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
Private family members are falsely drawn into public narratives without evidence.
—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
Prosecutors said Damato admitted to selling a jersey falsely claimed as being game worn by Mays that was sold for $50,000 to a second victim.
—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
DeSantis also approved a $4 million bill to compensate families of the Groveland Four, the four Black men from Lake County falsely accused of raping a white woman in 1949.
—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
Court papers say Doyle used a different first name while dealing with Matthiesen and continued to invent excuses after the painting had been sold, even falsely claiming the buyer had failed to pay him despite already receiving the money.
—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
29 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for falsely
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Jacob goes to Isaac with this hairy disguise, deceitfully announces himself as Esau, and obtains his father’s blessing—much to the chagrin of his brother.
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To help fill their coffers even more, the lobbyists deceitfully expanded the definition of those notch years to include everyone born through 1926.
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In that lawsuit, State Farm said that the record only showed a disagreement over the cause of roof damage, and that there was no evidence the company had acted dishonestly.
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Additional uses of geolocation data, the providers say, include proving a bettor is dishonestly disputing credit card charges, revealing sign-up bonus abuse or showing that someone is illegally making proxy wagers across state lines.
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The delightful and deceptively deep family mystery comedy stars Hugh Jackman as an English shepherd (Hugh Jackman) who is found dead.
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By the time the data are viewed by a human, the pattern looks deceptively coherent because every subsequent step was built on the same flawed interpretation.
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The result is a bed that looks tidy and composed rather than slept-in—artfully arranged, and frankly, a little pleased with its own posture.
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The new owner, Jasen Mark, snapped it up four years ago, then spent $8 million to turn a rundown resort into a new five-star property that artfully straddles modern amenities and a nostalgic embrace of simpler times.
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Next to the pitch were tents artificially heated to a minimum of 95 degrees Fahrenheit, where players completed fitness tests on exercise bikes while staff measured their performance.
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In short, the owners colluded to artificially suppress players’ salaries.
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Sections of the granite supports of the Keck statue are cannily manipulated and embellished with stars and swirling vortex-forms in Lithichrome paint into works of art themselves.
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So begins a cycle of financial pressure, entrepreneurial hurdles, and major crimes committed out of desperation that cannily blurs the line between legitimate business strategy and the art of the con.
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Trump hypocritically voted by mail himself in a recent Florida special election.
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“Falsely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/falsely. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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