as in mistake
a wrong judgment
treating her opponent as an intellectual lightweight was a serious miscalculation on her part
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Recent Examples of miscalculation
So that then when the betrayal happens, the descending to his knees, comes because of that miscalculation.
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Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 15 Feb. 2026
If nothing replaces New START, security analysts see a more dangerous environment with a higher risk of miscalculation.
—Reuters, NBC news, 6 Feb. 2026
Miller’s biggest miscalculation was thinking opponents would be frightened into submission and silence with his deportation blitzkrieg and ordinary Americans would join in.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
The former chief of the PLA’s Joint Staff Department had been the most effective point of contact for managing risks and preventing miscalculation, said the officials, who were speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss security matters.
—Bloomberg News, Bloomberg, 27 Jan. 2026
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Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 15 Feb. 2026
If nothing replaces New START, security analysts see a more dangerous environment with a higher risk of miscalculation.
—Reuters, NBC news, 6 Feb. 2026
Miller’s biggest miscalculation was thinking opponents would be frightened into submission and silence with his deportation blitzkrieg and ordinary Americans would join in.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
The former chief of the PLA’s Joint Staff Department had been the most effective point of contact for managing risks and preventing miscalculation, said the officials, who were speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss security matters.
—Bloomberg News, Bloomberg, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for miscalculation
mistake
Noun
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The back line — still reeling from the departure of center back Adilson Malanda this offseason — shored up its mistakes and stood tall.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Mar. 2026
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The third mistake involves process.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Miscalculation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/miscalculation. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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