misplace
verb
mis·place
ˌmis-ˈplās 
misplaced; misplacing; misplaces
1
a
: to put in a wrong or inappropriate place
misplace a comma
b
: mislay
misplaced the keys
2
: to set on a wrong object or eventuality
his trust had been misplaced
Examples of misplace in a Sentence
I seem to have misplaced my keys.
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Ultimately, Reed’s fears aren’t totally misplaced.
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Eliana Dockterman, Time, 25 July 2025
Not only might things be misplaced, but the process of looking for the item can end in frustration and confusion.
—Esther Heerema, Verywell Health, 22 July 2025
With this context in mind, concerns that stablecoins will destabilize the money supply look misplaced.
—James Broughel, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
Over time, Carol Mitchell started sending more confused messages about misplacing documents.
—Ingrid Harbo, Twin Cities, 17 July 2025
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Eliana Dockterman, Time, 25 July 2025
Not only might things be misplaced, but the process of looking for the item can end in frustration and confusion.
—Esther Heerema, Verywell Health, 22 July 2025
With this context in mind, concerns that stablecoins will destabilize the money supply look misplaced.
—James Broughel, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
Over time, Carol Mitchell started sending more confused messages about misplacing documents.
—Ingrid Harbo, Twin Cities, 17 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for misplace
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“Misplace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misplace. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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