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misled

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verb

past tense of mislead

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Recent Examples of misled
Verb
Walmart and Branch also misled workers about the availability of same-day access to their earnings. Bill Hardekopf, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024 Following the dismissal, Morrissey argued that the judge had been misled by the defense, and that the bullets were irrelevant to the case. Gene Maddaus, Variety, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misled
Adjective
  • From there, the show spun outward, presenting a whole cast of shadowy doubles and mysteriously cosmic back doors—during which distance grew between us, the confused audience, and Laura’s death, which had kicked off the entire franchise.
    K. Austin Collins, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2025
  • The bride was confused at this, and even more taken back by her hostility.
    Rachel Raposas, People.com, 6 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • The federal agency claims drivers were forced to use the accounts to get paid and were deceived about how to access their earnings, with Walmart threatening to fire workers who did not comply.
    Kate Gibson, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The way Jota deceived Fulham defender Jorge Cuenca and sent Bernd Leno the wrong way with his clinical strike showed the difference between him and Nunez.
    Gregg Evans, The Athletic, 17 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • The Jazz scored 20 points in the last three minutes, taking advantage of a couple misguided Warriors fouls and getting out in transition behind rim protection from Walker Kessler.
    Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025
  • Challenges to higher education posed by the new Trump Administration (as well as from the far left and right of the political spectrum) include misguided assaults on admissions policies, educational curricula, endowment support, research priorities, and freedom of expression.
    Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 4 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • The citizens of the United States have been sold out, misinformed and traumatized by the current crop of public health fraudsters.
    Josh Mazer, Baltimore Sun, 8 Jan. 2025
  • There is rampant and unchecked enthusiasm regarding the importance of leadership and EI, leaving many with the misinformed belief that effective leadership is only possible with high EI.
    Tony Gambill, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • These hard-working, over-the-counter options may come in humble tubes, tiny tinctures, and unassuming stickers, but don’t be fooled, because the lowly acne products deliver high concentrations of ingredients that outlast the effects of rinse-off cleansers.
    Deanna Pai, Allure, 23 Dec. 2024
  • But don't be fooled its symbol, Capricorn is one of three earth signs.
    Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Many of those who have lost insurance missed form deadlines or had an incorrect address, while others no longer met the eligibility criteria.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
  • Wednesday's edition included incorrect information about King's votes.
    Tony Holt, arkansasonline.com, 13 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • The article also attributed an erroneous distinction to Canal House Station.
    New York Times, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025
  • Nine People Charged With Looting During Los Angeles Fires By Ryan Smith Senior Pop Culture & Entertainment Reporter 9 Joe Rogan was recently called out by a podcast guest who accused the comedian of repeating erroneous information surrounding the Los Angeles wildfires.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025

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“Misled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misled. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.

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