MISCLASSIFYING Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

misclassifying

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present participle of misclassify

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lumping

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Moros, too, took issue with lumping Hispanics together as a monolithic voting bloc, citing the need for nuance.

— Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026
Sony Pictures and filmmaker Sam Mendes have been mulling some innovative ideas for the release of their four Beatles biopics — including lumping together the films’ box office returns.

— James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026

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