as in mistakes
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
Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 23 May 2026
As one of three star veterans on a team featuring younger and less experienced talent, Tinsley has embraced a heavy workload and the inevitable miscues that can go along with it.
—Jordan Puente, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
The cornerback just wants to learn quickly from the miscues and push forward.
—Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2026
Those figures represent a combination of miscues on makable plays — particularly during a three-game sweep in April at the hands of the Cincinnati Reds — and on other balls Lee couldn’t corral.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 12 May 2026
The movie’s editors cleaned up those early miscues and Insolera and Toscano eventually got far more connected as the cameras rolled.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026
Champion poured it on in the sixth, thanks in part to miscues from Southwest.
—Jeffrey Perkins, San Antonio Express-News, 9 May 2026
The Valkyries finished with 22 assists against just nine turnovers, converting Seattle’s miscues into 12 points.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 9 May 2026
Singles from Bailey, Lopes, Simmons and Bourque in the second, paired with some fielding miscues, pulled Taunton right back for a 3-3 tie, but Borges’ RBI single in the third inning regained a 4-3 lead.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 8 May 2026
Noun
The moment capped a chaotic rivalry game between the reigning Open Division champions and a Kennedy team that was pushing for an upset, with defensive miscues helping shape the late innings for both sides.
—Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 23 May 2026
As one of three star veterans on a team featuring younger and less experienced talent, Tinsley has embraced a heavy workload and the inevitable miscues that can go along with it.
—Jordan Puente, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
The cornerback just wants to learn quickly from the miscues and push forward.
—Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2026
Those figures represent a combination of miscues on makable plays — particularly during a three-game sweep in April at the hands of the Cincinnati Reds — and on other balls Lee couldn’t corral.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 12 May 2026
The movie’s editors cleaned up those early miscues and Insolera and Toscano eventually got far more connected as the cameras rolled.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026
Champion poured it on in the sixth, thanks in part to miscues from Southwest.
—Jeffrey Perkins, San Antonio Express-News, 9 May 2026
The Valkyries finished with 22 assists against just nine turnovers, converting Seattle’s miscues into 12 points.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 9 May 2026
Singles from Bailey, Lopes, Simmons and Bourque in the second, paired with some fielding miscues, pulled Taunton right back for a 3-3 tie, but Borges’ RBI single in the third inning regained a 4-3 lead.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for miscues
Noun
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In the report, the auditor general points out multiple concerning examples of mistakes in those summaries that could have a direct and negative impact on a patient’s subsequent care.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
14 May 2026
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Sandwiched between those mistakes was a diving grab on a sinking line drive by Gorman in the sixth.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Too often, philanthropy misjudges where the real risk lies.—
Abigail Disney,
Time,
16 Apr. 2026
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Home designer Allisa Jacobs wrote in a blog post that AI routinely misjudges the proportions and sizes of rooms and furniture, suggesting pieces that wouldn’t realistically fit in the space.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Down a run and facing elimination in the final inning, Troup rallied with seven hits, two walks and two Pickens errors to win 8-1 in Game 2 of the Class 3A baseball series at Synovus Park in Columbus.—
Todd Holcomb,
AJC.com,
24 May 2026
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Senior starting pitcher Carson Roden struggled a little with two hit-batsmen, three hits and a walk in the first inning, and the defense behind her had two errors.—
Steve Gorches,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 May 2026
Noun
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The Royals made two critical such blunders in a 7-1 loss to the Boston Red Sox at Kauffman Stadium.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
20 May 2026
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Delinquent financing, lawsuits, project delays, construction blunders and defects, evidence that some workers were forced to live in an East Bay warehouse, allegations of slave labor, and a death haunted the property while Z&L owned it.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Kingpin’s enforcer Buck Cashman (Arty Froushan) shockingly murders Deputy Mayor Daniel Blake (Michael Gandolfini) in a showdown of Fisk’s two right-hand men.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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Geillis, on her quest to install Bonnie Prince Charlie on the throne, murders her husband as a blood sacrifice and walks through the stones.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Gentleman thief Sir Charles Lytton (David Niven) circles the prize while Inspector Jacques Clouseau (Peter Sellers) bungles the pursuit with sublime obliviousness.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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 24 May. 2026.
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