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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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There’s something comforting about returning to the films that made the genre so beloved in the first place, where misunderstandings feel harmless and happy endings are practically guaranteed.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2026
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Legal experts also note that following instructions promptly, keeping hands visible, and avoiding sudden movements can help prevent misunderstandings during a tense situation.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Jan. 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 9 Feb. 2026.
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