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as in misunderstandings
a failure to understand correctly
tried to eliminate all misapprehensions about the planned riverfront development
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as in mistakes
a wrong judgment
a common misapprehension about how our language functions
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Recent Examples of misapprehensions
Ronald Reagan did not suffer from such misapprehensions.
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Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misapprehensions
Noun
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Reading the room, sensing discontent, having an antenna for misunderstandings among followers is not only key to garnering support but also to preventing resistance that can endanger your success.—
Paul Vanderbroeck,
Big Think,
9 Feb. 2026
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Across North America and parts of Europe, budgeting and planning tools are increasingly used to support transparency and reduce misunderstandings around costs, helping couples manage expenses more confidently.—
Craig Lebrau,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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Gulutzan is just hopeful that his team can learn from its mistakes.—
Lia Assimakopoulos,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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In environments where young people have few chances to recover from mistakes, those mistakes can be much more damaging, and the temptations can feel more overwhelming.—
Mark Mitchell,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Misapprehensions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misapprehensions. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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