as in to misrepresent
to change so much as to create a wrong impression or alter the meaning of
it was important that the spokesperson not misstate the company's position to the media
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Recent Examples of misstate
An earlier version of this article misstated a plot point from Han Kang’s 2014 novel, Human Acts.
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Emma Alpern, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2025
Defense lawyers also argued that Halligan made multiple mistakes before the grand jury, including misstating the law, using evidence from flawed search warrants and including information protected by attorney-client privilege.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 21 Nov. 2025
Due to the writer’s error, an earlier version of this story misstated and Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association’s position on greenhouse gas emissions standards.
—Allen Best, The Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2025
The original version of this story misstated when Jodi Hildebrandt moved into the Frankes' home.
—Rachel Brodsky, TIME, 25 Feb. 2025
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Under federal law, companies can’t misrepresent warranty terms or obstruct claims.—
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Following a misleading report on hospital finances, The Denver Post published an editorial that misrepresents UCHealth’s role in caring for Colorado patients and misstates key facts about our financial operations.—
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During cross-examination, the defense tried to cast doubt on the reliability of Flores’ testimony, suggesting that the trauma might have distorted her memories of the shooting.—
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The distorting design of the Senate and the Electoral College, the filibuster’s persistence, and centralized leadership have all contributed to legislative ossification.—
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“Misstate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misstate. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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