Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misadjusts
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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
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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
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Poor sleep impairs barrier function and accelerates visible aging.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 13,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
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With the Sox contending for a postseason spot, every day is now important, and the losing hurts more.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
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Keeping it becomes the thing that hurts us all.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Research has shown repeatedly that separating children from their parents harms their health and development.—
Claudia Boyd-Barrett,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Antitrust enforcement remains an important tool to address circumstances where market concentration harms consumers and commerce.—
Alexander Ciccone,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
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Who is responsible when a robot breaks something or injures someone?—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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This storyline later appeared in the second season of Girls, as Dunham’s character Hannah is overwhelmed with the anxiety of writing a novel and similarly injures herself.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Misadjusts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misadjusts. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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