as in to misunderstand
to make an incorrect judgment regarding
they miscalculated how difficult the mountainous trek would be
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Recent Examples of miscalculate
Men are not always at fault for miscalculating their shoe size.
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Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
In the 51st minute of the 2018 Champions League final, the Liverpool goalkeeper went to roll the ball out to a defender but miscalculated the proximity of Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema.
—Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Union officials have complained about the district’s accounting after officials recently admitted to miscalculating a $3.6 million loss of funds due to over-budgeting on vacant positions this year.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
More players mean more scenarios for people to miscalculate.
—Andreas Kluth, Twin Cities, 17 Aug. 2025
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Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
In the 51st minute of the 2018 Champions League final, the Liverpool goalkeeper went to roll the ball out to a defender but miscalculated the proximity of Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema.
—Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Union officials have complained about the district’s accounting after officials recently admitted to miscalculating a $3.6 million loss of funds due to over-budgeting on vacant positions this year.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
More players mean more scenarios for people to miscalculate.
—Andreas Kluth, Twin Cities, 17 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for miscalculate
Verb
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David Schurman Wallace on misunderstanding Gertrude Stein.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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This could be along the lines of a passive-aggressive email or a coworker misunderstanding your tone.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Never underestimate the power of a small bag.—
Rebecca Shinners,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2026
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Damage is done The severity of the threat should not be underestimated, said Roland Oliphant in the same paper.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
11 Apr. 2026
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Perez correctly identified pitches that ump Doug Eddings had misjudged.—
Neil Nakahodo,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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Overpaying for early acquisitions, misjudging theatrical performance, or relying on complex financing structures can all compound quickly in a market with thin margins and unpredictable returns.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
23 Mar. 2026
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Not trusting adults can be mistaken as a disrespect for authority and can cause problems at home and school.—
Dr. Andrew Garner,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
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Sabrina Carpenter on Saturday issued an apology on X after mistaking a fan’s Zaghrouta, an Arabic celebration call, with yodeling during her headlining Coachella set on Friday night.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Miscalculate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/miscalculate. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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