false

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

New Lenox Police Chief Micah Nuesse said Thursday that officers were still investigating the false report, which could carry criminal charges, and that the department had increased patrols and police presence in response.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Inadequate Home Office checks are allowing them to do so on the basis of little evidence, while their unsuspecting British partners have had their lives turned upside down by the false accusations, lawyers said.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

He left the broadcast after being suspended for making false statements about his experiences covering the Iraq war.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Naturally, these actual facts got a fraction of the coverage of the initial false claims.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

Penelope’s ears perked up, for she knew, as the Ashtons apparently did not, that the person who called himself Judge Quinzy was using a false name.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood