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Recent Examples of misappropriation
Alcorn calls it intentional copyright infringement and brand misappropriation.
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Andrea Guzmán, Austin American Statesman, 7 Feb. 2026
Here, the relevant evidence is from as far back as 49 years ago and alleged trademark misappropriation started in 1989, when the gold jacket was used for the 1989 Hall of Fame induction.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The audit found no indication of fraud or misappropriation of funds, according to the law firm that conducted the probe.
—Ross Palombo, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
The suit alleged misappropriation of company funds, fraud and breach of fiduciary duty, among other allegations, as reported.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
While initially very popular among his people, by 2013, multiple scandals — including romantic affairs, financial misappropriation and an infamous elephant hunting trip to Africa — led the King to abdicate and pass the throne to his youngest child and only son, King Felipe.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Prosecutors reportedly revealed Laffitte’s misappropriation of funds allowed Murdaugh to pay off fraudulent loans and personal debts, further cementing that his assistance was pivotal in allowing Murdaugh to keep his financial crimes in motion over the course of several years.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
The real estate developer who angered Benbrook residents this past summer with his plan to build in a floodplain has been indicted on felony charges in Parker County for alleged misappropriation of funds and theft.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2025
The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages and brings claims for breach of fiduciary duty, misappropriation of trade secrets and fraudulent concealment, among several others.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 22 Sep. 2025
Andrea Guzmán, Austin American Statesman, 7 Feb. 2026
Here, the relevant evidence is from as far back as 49 years ago and alleged trademark misappropriation started in 1989, when the gold jacket was used for the 1989 Hall of Fame induction.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The audit found no indication of fraud or misappropriation of funds, according to the law firm that conducted the probe.
—Ross Palombo, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
The suit alleged misappropriation of company funds, fraud and breach of fiduciary duty, among other allegations, as reported.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
While initially very popular among his people, by 2013, multiple scandals — including romantic affairs, financial misappropriation and an infamous elephant hunting trip to Africa — led the King to abdicate and pass the throne to his youngest child and only son, King Felipe.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Prosecutors reportedly revealed Laffitte’s misappropriation of funds allowed Murdaugh to pay off fraudulent loans and personal debts, further cementing that his assistance was pivotal in allowing Murdaugh to keep his financial crimes in motion over the course of several years.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
The real estate developer who angered Benbrook residents this past summer with his plan to build in a floodplain has been indicted on felony charges in Parker County for alleged misappropriation of funds and theft.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2025
The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages and brings claims for breach of fiduciary duty, misappropriation of trade secrets and fraudulent concealment, among several others.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misappropriation
Noun
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In its worst forms, paranoia is a misapplication of the tools of attention, devotion, and care, scuttled by dread, the oppression of the unknown, and a lack of support.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
5 Feb. 2026
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That conclusion rests on a profound misapplication of pediatric bioethics principles.—
Amy Caruso Brown,
STAT,
30 Jan. 2026
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The complaint notes that since 2023, five former executive officers have been indicted on federal charges including embezzlement, conspiracy, coercion, insurance fraud and related crimes.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2026
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The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office said its property crimes detectives were first notified of possible embezzlement at CapRadio in January 2024, a few months after Reina left the nonprofit.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Forty-eight percent of employees surveyed with toxic bosses highlight credit-stealing as a main offense.—
Chris Lipp,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Correa was the most vocal Astro to defend their title after the sign-stealing was discovered.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Robert Early Madden, 37, was found guilty by a San Diego Superior Court jury of first-degree murder and a special circumstance allegation of committing the killing during a robbery for the July 15, 2024, slaying of 38-year-old Senait Legesse.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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During the punishment phase of the hearing, evidence of Dixon's prior 2015 robbery conviction was presented.—
Briauna Brown,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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In 2017, the Economic Policy Institute estimated that just one form of wage theft (paying below minimum wage) resulted in minimum wage workers having more than $15 billion stolen from them every year, a number that exceeds the value of all robberies, burglaries, larcenies, and car thefts combined.—
Emily Galvin Almanza,
Literary Hub,
18 Feb. 2026
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He was arrested for disorderly conduct in 1989, indecent exposure in 1996 and larceny in 2005.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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All that leads to a denser look, but this method is only used for smaller procedures requiring 2,500 to 3,500 grafts, like hairline and beard transplants.—
Wyles Daniel,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2026
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In a culture of AI slop and brain rot, and in an administration that prioritizes propaganda and graft over governing.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2026
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The Bureau of Engineering selected Tetra Tech, a global engineering firm, to fortify and relight the stretch of road that connects downtown Los Angeles to Boyle Heights, which has essentially gone dark due to the amount of copper theft plaguing the area.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Auborn pleaded guilty in December to four counts of murder, one count of felonious assault and one count of theft.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
19 Feb. 2026
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The ball pressure and thievery of Tomczak was crucial in Sandburg’s half-court pressure that generated more turnovers for Andrew with 16 than made baskets with 12.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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But Sweeney’s raid of the Toronto Maple Leafs of Minten and a 2026 first-rounder for Brandon Carlo may become his highest act of thievery.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Misappropriation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misappropriation. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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