1
as in to misrepresent
to give a misleading impression of
his bright smile belied his actual mood, which was really one of great sadness
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as in to refute
to prove to be false
the latest information belies the old theory
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as in to conceal
to keep secret or shut off from view
the security council issued false assurances that belied the true gravity of the situation
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Recent Examples of belie
But that unified message belies the fact that hospitals' financial situations vary significantly, and experts say some facilities would be just fine without lawmakers' help.
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Maya Goldman, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
Nilüfer Yanya: My Method Actor The softer sound of Nilüfer Yanya’s third album, My Method Actor, belies a crop of new anxieties for the effortlessly innovative British singer and guitarist.
—Pitchfork, 3 Dec. 2024
The exterior belies its start as an attraction along old Route 66.
—Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 1 Dec. 2024
His genial, almost bumbling, demeanor belies a quick brain and an avid user of technology.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 27 Nov. 2024
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Maya Goldman, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
Nilüfer Yanya: My Method Actor The softer sound of Nilüfer Yanya’s third album, My Method Actor, belies a crop of new anxieties for the effortlessly innovative British singer and guitarist.
—Pitchfork, 3 Dec. 2024
The exterior belies its start as an attraction along old Route 66.
—Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 1 Dec. 2024
His genial, almost bumbling, demeanor belies a quick brain and an avid user of technology.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for belie
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Cooper Union, which later accused RFR of misrepresenting its financial situation, seemed to think so, too.Kim Velsey, Curbed, 19 Dec. 2024
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In particular, Ozy co-founder and chief operating officer Samir Rao had misrepresented himself on a call with Goldman Sachs by pretending to be a YouTube executive, Alex Piper.Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024
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The White House, through White House Deputy Press Secretary Andrew Bates, refuted many of the claims the Journal made, insisting that Biden would meet often with his Cabinet members and their teams.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Starbucks refuted the union’s account, saying in a statement that the company remains committed to reaching a final framework agreement.Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 18 Dec. 2024
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With its sweeping hood concealing a 382 hp, 3.0-liter BMW M TwinPower Turbo inline-six engine, and with M light-alloy wheels (19-inch at the front and 20-inch at the back) wrapped in ultra-sticky Michelins, the car is purposeful, athletic, and elegant.Nick Czap, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
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Officers uncovered the remains of four monkeys, identified as bushmeat, concealed among other items.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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But it has been largely obscured by the perpetual closeness of statewide elections here, and the fact that Democrats have been winning them more often than losing them.Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
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This recent run has somewhat obscured the Penguins’ penchant for allowing the first goal.Rob Rossi, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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Yang then bemoaned how people shoot lasers at him and hide their kids.Anne McCarthy, Variety, 22 Dec. 2024
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While his mask has changed and grown smaller over the years, Peck has kept his face hidden from the public view.Joyce Orlando, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Belie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belie. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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