misclassifying

Definition of misclassifyingnext
present participle of misclassify

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for misclassifying
lumping
Verb
  • There were some who diminished the novels, lumping them with the frothy stories of such bestselling contemporaries as Danielle Steel or Judith Krantz.
    Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
  • DeSantis has targeted Democrats for defeat by lumping parts of deep-blue Broward with red pockets in adjoining counties that have nothing in common with cities such as Plantation, Sunrise and Weston.
    Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 2 May 2026
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“Misclassifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misclassifying. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.

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