Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for miscued
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Even so, the idea seemed misjudged.—
Christopher Tayler,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026 -
In the end, McAdams’ sexiness isn’t incidental, but integral to how she’s been misjudged.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
26 Jan. 2026
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Critics also complain that Dodge, known for its muscle cars, muffed its transition to hybrid power systems.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
1 Feb. 2026
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But early in the second half, with the Seahawks leading 17-13, Smith muffed another kick and the Seahawks recovered the ball.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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But both episodes will go down in state history as poorly handled, bungled beyond all understanding, the two shoves on our back that sent us spiraling out of control.—
Joe Soucheray,
Twin Cities,
7 Mar. 2026
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Compare that to how Bondi prostituted the Justice Department to a vengeful president and bungled the entire Epstein matter.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Mar. 2026
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And botched by the officials, said Oklahoma State coach Jacie Hoyt.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Yankees trailed the Blue Jays 2-1 in the seventh inning, when what should have been an inning-ending double-play groundball was hit to Chisholm, who botched it.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Pat bobbled the snap and a 235-pound linebacker from Bridgeport fell on the ball.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2026
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But a replay showed that the ball was bobbled multiple times, went off Bryant and finally landed in the hands of Wilson for the touchdown.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
21 Dec. 2025
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“Miscued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/miscued. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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