misadjust

Definition of misadjustnext

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Verb
  • About 6 million Americans had opioid use disorder — a problematic pattern of opioid use that significantly impairs or distresses a patient — as of 2022, according to the CDC.
    Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
  • In addition to affecting sleep, chronic stress impairs concentration and cognitive function.
    Danielle Wilhour, The Conversation, 5 May 2026
Verb
  • In a sane world, Congress would put a stop to it and reassert its own power to regulate import duties; unfortunately, this particular GOP Congress seems content enough to be a lapdog watching Trump usurp them and damage the economy and our international standing.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 10 May 2026
  • Conducting a soil test will eliminate the guesswork when choosing the right type and amount of fertilizer for your trees, as using too much fertilizer or the incorrect type can severely damage them.
    SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 10 May 2026
Verb
  • No one at the White House was injured or harmed.
    Joey Garrison, USA Today, 5 May 2026
  • No human journalist was harmed in this experiment.
    CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 May 2026
Verb
  • When Yoon was in office, Kim was embroiled in a series of scandals that hurt her husband’s approval rating and provided relentless political ammunition to his rivals.
    ABC News, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
  • When Yoon was in office, Kim was embroiled in scandals that hurt her husband’s approval rating and provided political ammunition to his rivals.
    Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Police said the driver of the SUV was not injured and is cooperating with investigators.
    Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Joshua Jahn, 29, killed a detainee, injured two others and fatally shot himself.
    Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
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“Misadjust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misadjust. Accessed 11 May. 2026.

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