as in deceived
to make a statement one knows to be untrue
would I lie to you about that?
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Recent Examples of lied
According to officials, Releford lied about his criminal history, education, and professional qualifications to become a judge, despite not having a nursing degree or being qualified to practice in Georgia.
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Dan Raby,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Here's everything to know about why Taylor Parker lied about being pregnant and killed Reagan Simmons-Hancock.
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Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
The defense is using Barratt’s testimony to counter prosecutors’ contention that Pino lied about the cause of the crash to avoid accountability.
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Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
That it was spliced with footage of his secret ex-girlfriend, Meija Moreno, confessing to Ciara Miller and Kyle Cooke via FaceTime that West had lied like crazy about their relationship status portended certain doom.
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Marlow Stern,
Variety,
10 June 2026
Makhijani forced an employee to submit the allegedly falsified title-insurance policies to the bank, prosecutors added, and lied about the title issues during a teleconference with representatives from the bank.
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Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
In fact, throughout this election season, the only time Psoras has lied is when his lips are moving.
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Haven Shoemaker,
Baltimore Sun,
9 June 2026
He’s lied about his upbringing.
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David Millward,
The Washington Examiner,
7 June 2026
Brandy, a 90s R&B mainstay, lied about marrying her daughter’s father in the early aughts for fear of tainting her stardom.
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Deasia Paige,
AJC.com,
4 June 2026
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Here's everything to know about why Taylor Parker lied about being pregnant and killed Reagan Simmons-Hancock.
—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
The defense is using Barratt’s testimony to counter prosecutors’ contention that Pino lied about the cause of the crash to avoid accountability.
—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
That it was spliced with footage of his secret ex-girlfriend, Meija Moreno, confessing to Ciara Miller and Kyle Cooke via FaceTime that West had lied like crazy about their relationship status portended certain doom.
—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
10 June 2026
Makhijani forced an employee to submit the allegedly falsified title-insurance policies to the bank, prosecutors added, and lied about the title issues during a teleconference with representatives from the bank.
—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
In fact, throughout this election season, the only time Psoras has lied is when his lips are moving.
—
Haven Shoemaker,
Baltimore Sun,
9 June 2026
He’s lied about his upbringing.
—
David Millward,
The Washington Examiner,
7 June 2026
Brandy, a 90s R&B mainstay, lied about marrying her daughter’s father in the early aughts for fear of tainting her stardom.
—
Deasia Paige,
AJC.com,
4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lied
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Dana, falling in love with Zorro and out of love with Diego, and being deceived by both, is sublimely affecting.
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In nearly half of all scams, 49% of the victims were also deceived into personally sending money to the scammers.
Verb
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For the record, Vrabel has fibbed to my face in an interview about his close friend, John Streicher, the Patriots’ vice president of football operations and strategy.
Verb
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Don’t be fooled by their jaw-dropping price; the flats boast a luxe look thanks to their low profile and—of course—glove silhouette.
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The fluffy blooms on mimosa trees (Albizia julibrissin) look pretty in pink, but don’t be fooled by their dainty appearance.
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“Lied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lied. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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