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as in erroneous
not being in agreement with what is true
"the sky is purple" is an untrue statement
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as in false
not true in one's allegiance to someone or something
untrue to his country in its time of need
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Recent Examples of untrue
These claims are not only untrue, they are being weaponized to damage my reputation and distract from the truth.
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Christina Dugan Ramirez , Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Many locals thought the radio man’s criticisms were patently untrue.
—Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
The campaign slammed her words and accusations as inappropriate and untrue.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 10 Oct. 2025
Also, what Slade says is objectively untrue.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
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Quick hits — Canales told reporters that the refs in the Panthers’ loss to the Bucs on Saturday never gave the Panthers the chance to replay a critical down after an erroneous whistle stopped it dead.—
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In Wiggins case, the court ruled the trial judge gave erroneous legal instructions to the jury.—
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Plants that provide winter interest, including sedums, goldenrod, blue false indigo, and ornamental grasses.—
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Today’s teenagers can produce a TikTok video in minutes, but how many of them will learn to analyze the president’s false claim that Tylenol causes autism?—
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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey rejected claims that the officer acted in self-defense, saying after viewing the video that the federal account was inaccurate, as previously noted by The Center Square.—
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That demeaning statement has proven both accurate and inaccurate, depending on the president’s relationship with the vice president, their skill set, experience, and political ambition.—
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Russell fabricates a lie with the rest of the villains, and the heroes believe it, despite a warning from one traitorous tribemate.—
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That video drew the ire of President Donald Trump, who deemed it traitorous.—
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Everything was really incorrect for the period—shiny, sparkly, overdone—but the actual shapes and silhouettes of his clothes are quite accurate.—
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Avoid harsh or incorrect cleaners and follow manufacturer guidance to protect coatings, airflow, and internal components.—
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However, these boat routes can be limited, and buying tickets on-site has historically been unreliable due to shifting timetables.—
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Designed to be compact and portable, HyDee is targeted at outdoor, industrial, and emergency applications, including scenarios where access to the electrical grid is unreliable or nonexistent.—
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As analysis, that’s not wrong, but where’s the sting of it inside this bizarre bonbon of a musical?—
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Despite his brilliance and intellect, he was prevented from having a full life by being born on the wrong side of Israel’s separation fence.—
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“Untrue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/untrue. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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