1
as in to distort
to change so much as to create a wrong impression or alter the meaning of
the candidate complained that his views had been deliberately garbled by his opponent
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as in to filter
to remove usually visible impurities from
garbled spices are less likely to contaminate a recipe
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Recent Examples of garble
Data-poisoning tools like Nightshade, which can garble some AI outputs, may be a more effective solution for concerned artists.
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Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 8 Oct. 2024
Sometimes Flux repeats or garbles words, and sometimes new words are confabulated into place.
—Benj Edwards, Ars Technica, 12 Sep. 2024
Those calls were sparked by his dismal performance in a debate against the Republican Trump in late June, where Biden sometimes garbled his words and lost his train of thought, sparking concern his mental faculties were declining.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 12 July 2024
In a second portion excised from the interview, Biden garbled a description of Donald Trump's calls for the execution of five Black and Hispanic teens convicted in − and later exonerated for − an infamous 1990s gang rape.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 11 July 2024
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Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 8 Oct. 2024
Sometimes Flux repeats or garbles words, and sometimes new words are confabulated into place.
—Benj Edwards, Ars Technica, 12 Sep. 2024
Those calls were sparked by his dismal performance in a debate against the Republican Trump in late June, where Biden sometimes garbled his words and lost his train of thought, sparking concern his mental faculties were declining.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 12 July 2024
In a second portion excised from the interview, Biden garbled a description of Donald Trump's calls for the execution of five Black and Hispanic teens convicted in − and later exonerated for − an infamous 1990s gang rape.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 11 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for garble
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Rosenworcel also dismissed a challenge to a Fox station license alleging that Fox willfully distorted news with false reports of fraud in the 2020 election that Trump lost.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
7 Apr. 2025
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But the only thing that is wild here is how badly the science supporting fluoridation is being distorted or ignored.—
Megha Satyanarayana,
Scientific American,
4 Apr. 2025
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By introducing healthy snack options, filtered water and meal plans at work, many employees can eat healthier, getting more nutrients and enjoying better physical and mental health in the process.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Instead, your resume passes through an algorithmic screening that filters candidates based on specific criteria.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Experts say Trump and his allies are misrepresenting agency data to arrive at incorrect conclusions.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2025
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In 2011, Mark Geier was stripped of his medical license by the Maryland State Board of Physicians for misrepresenting his credentials, failing to meet state and federal regulations on safety oversight, and allegedly putting the safety and welfare of autistic children at risk.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
26 Mar. 2025
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This framework is best suited for companies needing to clarify their differentiation in a competitive space.—
Diana Khramina,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney Phil Sorrells in February asked Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to clarify the law.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2025
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The Mission – Sam Wilson tries to extract information out of Agent Taylor in the boxing ring.—
John Archer,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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But extracting resources out of Greenland poses many challenges.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
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If the city fails to meet those conditions, the judge's order prohibits the city from citing, arresting or fining people for camping on public property.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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In October of 2024, the U.S. Department of Transportation fined Lufthansa $4 million for its treatment of the passengers, the largest fine the agency has issued against an airline for civil-rights violations.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Now refining that focus even further, which companies are benefiting from trends that are too powerful to be derailed by the current forces driving the market down?—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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Their team is constantly working to refine their products based on feedback from families while exploring what other essentials might be missing for kids who have outgrown the baby aisle but aren't ready for adult products.—
Jaclyn Greenberg,
Parents,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Garble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garble. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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