mischarging

Definition of mischargingnext
present participle of mischarge

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for mischarging
Verb
  • These maintain the battery with no chance of overcharging.
    John Paul, The Providence Journal, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Best Care was previously accused in civil court of fraudulently billing or overcharging the federal government for healthcare services that were never actually performed.
    Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 1 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • As much as $49 million in rent may have been illegally collected, with 42% of price-gouging listings concentrated in areas where fire victims relocated.
    Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
  • The price-gouging allegation dates back to the early months of the pandemic, when panic over shortages led to massive supermarket shopping sprees, and some products, such as eggs, saw sharp price increases.
    Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • During the six years, prosecutors said, the pair used their positions to capitalize on a racketeering enterprise defrauding the state, IRS and union members.
    Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Sanberg pleaded guilty in October to defrauding investors of $248 million.
    Joe Vardon, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The surrender also included a stinging lesson in the nuances of diplomacy.
    Christopher Magra, The Conversation, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Seattle fans are hoping to erase the stinging memory of Super Bowl 49 – when the Seahawks famously decided not to run from the 1-yard line and saw Malcolm Butler intercept Russell Wilson to seal a 28-24 Patriots win.
    Jacob Camenker, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Merchants would gain surcharging flexibility and those that accept one of a network’s credit cards would no longer have to accept all of them.
    Medora Lee, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
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“Mischarging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mischarging. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.

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