misadjusts

present tense third-person singular of misadjust

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for misadjusts
Verb
  • Dana Sue and Ronnie's strained relationship is exasperated by a fire that breaks out — accelerated by off-brand e-bikes Ronnie bought behind Dana Sue’s back and stored in their garage — and damages their house.
    Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
  • Roslovic’s poor playoff showing severely damages his chances of earning an extension with the Oilers for next season and of a sizable deal elsewhere.
    Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 10 June 2026
Verb
  • Disrupting essential frontline activities and tier huddles can cause a domino effect that impairs future lean efforts rather than lay a foundation for improvement.
    David Caines, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
  • Poor sleep impairs barrier function and slows the overnight repair window, and chronic sleep restriction visibly accelerates aging.
    Allison Palmer Updated June 13, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2026
Verb
  • Neighbors are worried the next crash could be the one that busts through their wall or hurts someone who lives in one of the nearby homes.
    Drew Aunkst, CBS News, 28 June 2026
  • Sharper measurement helps an investor in one direction and hurts in another.
    Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • Uthmeier does deserve credit on other consumer issues, notably involving hospital pricing, artificial intelligence safety and investigating CVS Health over whether its pharmacy benefit manager affiliate harms consumers by improperly favoring CVS drug stores.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 27 June 2026
  • The elite college admissions process has become a trial that harms our children.
    Scott White, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • Early on in the clip, Jake Johnson’s former tennis star Dusty Boyd trips over the net and injures his wrist in a bad way.
    Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 23 June 2026
  • Who is responsible when a robot breaks something or injures someone?
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
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“Misadjusts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misadjusts. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.

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