misadjusting

present participle of misadjust

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for misadjusting
Verb
  • Elsewhere in Times Square, officers moved in after a crowd began damaging a parked school bus, tearing off part of its hood, CNN’s Mark Morales reported.
    Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
  • When guests feel misled — even unintentionally — brands pay through lower return rates, weaker relationships, greater skepticism, and damaging reviews.
    Teresa Mackintosh, Fortune, 13 June 2026
Verb
  • Abdulrahman Oriyomi, 25, was charged with felony impairing or interrupting operation of a critical infrastructure facility last week and was booked into jail in Harris County, Texas, on Friday, according to court records.
    Sneha Dhandapani, CNN Money, 7 June 2026
  • Oriyomi was subsequently arrested Friday on charges of intentionally impairing or interrupting the operation of a critical infrastructure facility.
    Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 7 June 2026
Verb
  • The uncertainty is not only rattling European allies worried about the message being sent to Russia, but also risks hurting morale among American troops -- some of whom had their rotations canceled shortly before departure -- and comes as the Army budget is already strained.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 June 2026
  • Learning to coexist with these little animals sometimes is the best method, especially if any damage is minimal and not ultimately hurting your garden in a major way.
    Molly Burford, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
Verb
  • Use a soft sponge with warm water to gently clean scuff marks without harming the paint.
    Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 10 June 2026
  • If Satrapi was worried about harming Iranians, her work was, and remains, a blessing to Iranians and lovers of Iran.
    Joobin Bekhrad, Time, 10 June 2026
Verb
  • An alligator emerged from the water once Rivas entered it, attacking him and injuring both of his arms, state police and the sheriff's office said.
    Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 9 June 2026
  • This week massive strikes pummeling cities across Ukraine, killing at least 23 and injuring 150 more.
    ABC News, ABC News, 7 June 2026
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“Misadjusting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misadjusting. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.

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