as in errors
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 miscues
The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
The former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback also said that CeeDee Lamb owed the Cowboys a good game to make up for his Week 1 miscues.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Sep. 2025
Despite a valiant comeback attempt in the fourth quarter, which included a run of 19 unanswered points, the early miscues essentially buried Carolina in a hole the Panthers couldn’t fully climb out of.
—Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 14 Sep. 2025
The Minnesota Vikings quarterback garnered headlines by bouncing back from a rough first half and a few miscues to lead the Vikings to a 27-24 victory over the Chicago Bears.
—Dj Siddiqi, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Agustin Ramirez lofted a first-inning sacrifice fly for the Marlins, who built multirun rallies following Mets miscues in the third and seventh.
—Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
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
Verb
His miscues ultimately led to a 2-yard TD reception by Trautman that gave the Broncos a 21-13 lead.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
The former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback also said that CeeDee Lamb owed the Cowboys a good game to make up for his Week 1 miscues.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Sep. 2025
Despite a valiant comeback attempt in the fourth quarter, which included a run of 19 unanswered points, the early miscues essentially buried Carolina in a hole the Panthers couldn’t fully climb out of.
—Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 14 Sep. 2025
The Minnesota Vikings quarterback garnered headlines by bouncing back from a rough first half and a few miscues to lead the Vikings to a 27-24 victory over the Chicago Bears.
—Dj Siddiqi, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Agustin Ramirez lofted a first-inning sacrifice fly for the Marlins, who built multirun rallies following Mets miscues in the third and seventh.
—Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for miscues
Noun
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Rinzel has already been hit up by some of the other prospects for his perspective on rookie camp, on the climb to the NHL and the developmental process, on how to play with aggression and the confidence to make plays rather than with hesitation and the fear of making mistakes.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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If the Wildcats cut back on their mistakes.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But the Fed just kind of misjudges what's going on and pushes too hard on interest rates and pushes the economy in.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Red Sox committed three errors, including two by second baseman David Hamilton.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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The Cordell report has since been discredited — missing transcripts, factual errors and even confusion of key witnesses.—
Matthew J. Frauenfeld,
Mercury News,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Tropicana remains a business school case study on redesign blunders.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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Arizona would have run Kansas State off the field Friday night but for a series of blunders.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Terrifying beasts, murders most foul, posh French zombies and a sequel to one of the most beloved sitcoms of all time.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The show is not just the story of the fallout after 13-year-old Jamie Miller (Owen Cooper) murders his classmate Katie (Emilia Holliday).—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
15 Aug. 2025
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Continue reading … FACT CHECK – Washington Post botches Israel-Gaza history leading to major correction.—
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FOXNews.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Miscues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/miscues. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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