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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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May 21 – June 20 Honesty can clear up any recent messy misunderstandings.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Your curious voice can turn a tense back-and-forth into a kind brainstorm by talking through personal misunderstandings to ensure everyone is actually having a good time.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Jan. 2026
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Mimi Teller, Development Communications Manager with the American Red Cross, said one of the biggest mistakes people make is not having a kit.—
CBS LA Staff,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Curiosity as a long-term strategy Murugesan urges aspiring AI professionals to embrace continuous learning, seek mentors, and treat mistakes as part of the learning process.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Misapprehensions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misapprehensions. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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