as in mistake
an unintentional departure from truth or accuracy
the slightest miscue could make the trapeze artist lose his grip and fall to the mat below
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Recent Examples of miscue
Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2025
This wayward pass from Burn was presumably intended for right-back Tino Livramento, but was miscued and trickled out of play.
—Michael Cox, The Athletic, 19 Jan. 2025
Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Aug. 2025
Rice atoned for his miscue in the bottom of the second with a game-tying solo home run — his 20th homer of the season — off of Boston starter Lucas Giolito.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 22 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The Aggies went 4 of 17 from 3-point range and turned it over 14 times, miscues the Tritons converted into 26 points.
—Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2025
This wayward pass from Burn was presumably intended for right-back Tino Livramento, but was miscued and trickled out of play.
—Michael Cox, The Athletic, 19 Jan. 2025
Verb
As the Yankees hope to hang onto a wild card spot among defensive miscues, pitching issues and setbacks at the plate, injury concerns for the captain are among a long list of fans' anxieties after a blowout loss to the Red Sox.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Aug. 2025
Rice atoned for his miscue in the bottom of the second with a game-tying solo home run — his 20th homer of the season — off of Boston starter Lucas Giolito.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 22 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for miscue
Noun
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My experience has been that my mistakes led to the best things in my life.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
14 Aug. 2025
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Austin Jackson told reporters last month that the players were behind the decision to run laps after committing penalties or mental mistakes in practice.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The other kids have never been happier or more prepared for the standardized tests that will determine their futures, which means their parents are suddenly in love with Maria, and her overbearing principal is sorry for misjudging her.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
7 Sep. 2025
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Warren Buffett’s Bet, Our Edge Warren Buffett’s Kraft Heinz investment will be remembered not as a triumph of discipline but as a reminder of how even the sharpest investors can misjudge structure and change.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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When the event is abruptly cancelled due to a booking blunder, the four seize the chance to brainstorm a sequel, retreating to the film’s original locations for inspiration.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
29 Aug. 2025
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Some staff reportedly asked whether the messages were a mistake, underscoring the confusion and distress caused by the blunder.—
Christer Holloman,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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More players mean more scenarios for people to miscalculate.—
Andreas Kluth,
Twin Cities,
17 Aug. 2025
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LeMessurier also realized his engineers had miscalculated how much stress would be offset by the building’s weight during quartering winds.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Due to an editing error, a prior version of this report misstated what match Djokovic is playing Friday.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Sabalenka ended the match with 43 winners compared to 27 errors; Pegula was 21 for 15.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Although the deal should still close (eventually), these delays can botch your forecast.—
Julie Thomas,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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The former Oregon product threw an egregious pick-six and botched a handoff.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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When Souleymane rehearses his account, in an early scene, Barry admonishes him for blandly reciting (and often bungling) the false facts he’s been given.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
6 Aug. 2025
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Too bad 2016's epic nonstarter bungles its smash-up with spinoff teases, Iron Man 2's government-oversight plot, and whatever Lois Lane (Amy Adams) is doing with that bullet.—
Devan Coggan,
EW.com,
3 Aug. 2025
Verb
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But New York Attorney General Letitia James found his administration significantly miscounted the number of nursing home deaths.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
25 May 2025
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Kennedy has downplayed the outbreak, even miscounting deaths, and has suggested remedies, such as vitamin A, to prevent measles that experts advise against.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA TODAY,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Miscue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/miscue. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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