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as in misrepresented
to change so much as to create a wrong impression or alter the meaning of
his note on this passage in the novel seriously misinterprets the author's meaning
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as in misunderstood
to fail to understand the true or actual meaning of
we misinterpreted the directions and ended up on the wrong side of town
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Recent Examples of misinterpreted
The concept of biological age, distinct from chronological age, is gaining public traction, though often misinterpreted.
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Juergen Eckhardt,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
That’s kind of a thing that’s misinterpreted.
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Justice Delos Santos,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
Longtime Spurs fan Gomez explained on her Instagram Stories that her comment on the post had been misinterpreted.
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Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
Not to be misinterpreted (and to keep with the interview motif), Lestat also invites Daniel (Eric Bogosian) to shoot a documentary of the band’s first tour.
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Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
7 June 2026
But some misinterpreted the meme as a threat against Perry County High School, located in Linden, Tennessee, where sheriff's deputies later took Bushart into custody.
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CBS News,
20 May 2026
The Scarecrow comes to her aid, but his intentions are misinterpreted by the staff.
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Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
Experts urge caution around the release of the new files, warning that UAP videos are often misinterpreted and mischaracterized by those unfamiliar with military technology.
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Seung Min Kim,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
Experts urge caution around the release of the new files, warning that UAP videos are often misinterpreted and mischaracterized by those unfamiliar with military technology.
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ABC News,
8 May 2026
Juergen Eckhardt,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
That’s kind of a thing that’s misinterpreted.
—
Justice Delos Santos,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
Longtime Spurs fan Gomez explained on her Instagram Stories that her comment on the post had been misinterpreted.
—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
Not to be misinterpreted (and to keep with the interview motif), Lestat also invites Daniel (Eric Bogosian) to shoot a documentary of the band’s first tour.
—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
7 June 2026
But some misinterpreted the meme as a threat against Perry County High School, located in Linden, Tennessee, where sheriff's deputies later took Bushart into custody.
—
CBS News,
20 May 2026
The Scarecrow comes to her aid, but his intentions are misinterpreted by the staff.
—
Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
Experts urge caution around the release of the new files, warning that UAP videos are often misinterpreted and mischaracterized by those unfamiliar with military technology.
—
Seung Min Kim,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
Experts urge caution around the release of the new files, warning that UAP videos are often misinterpreted and mischaracterized by those unfamiliar with military technology.
—
ABC News,
8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misinterpreted
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Federal prosecutors alleged Holmes knowingly misrepresented the capabilities of Theranos technology and misled investors about the company's financial condition, partnerships, and laboratory capabilities.
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Other videos also misrepresented the earnings users could have made on parallel bets, the Journal's report found.
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Either dark energy is a real phenomenon, causing the universe to grow bigger at a faster and faster rate, or there is no dark energy at all, and scientists have somehow misunderstood the laws of gravity at cosmic scales.
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The county argues the grand jury fundamentally misunderstood what happened before the explosion, saying its investigation relied on speculation instead of evidence and wrongly blamed county officials for a criminal enterprise prosecutors say was built on years of deception.
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This has distorted access not only to concert tickets but also to everyday services such as train ticket reservations.
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With a staggering 70 shades (an upgrade from an already impressive 55 shades) and longer-wearing color pigments that don’t get distorted after a few hours, finding your shade match is a breeze.
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“Misinterpreted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misinterpreted. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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