as in lie
a statement known by its maker to be untrue and made in order to deceive
she knew that his account was a pure prevarication
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Noun
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There's also teases of more pod love triangles (of course), social media exposés, lies, and exes potentially still being in the picture (and living in the same building).—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
EW.com,
28 Jan. 2025 -
Many of the former government officials whose lies have resulted in the disastrous policies of the past and the unending wars, particularly in the Middle East, are the most vocal opponents of her nomination.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Jan. 2025
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The 57-page superseding indictment reads like a television drama, weaving a tale of influence, obedience, intimidation, an internal power struggle, drugs, guns and murder spanning multiple states and including local, regional and national chapters of the Sin City Deciples.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2025
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This very Bronx tale of teenage pregnancy and inner-city strife can seem familiar in terms of content, but never in terms of form.—
Jordan Mintzer,
The Hollywood Reporter,
31 Jan. 2025
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Get the Robb Report newsletter for similar stories delivered straight to your inbox.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
30 Jan. 2025
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This story was updated with additional information.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Prevarication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevarication. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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