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Recent Examples of misdirection
The allegations are a mixture of truth, falsehoods and misdirection.
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Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Through formational changes, motions and misdirection, McDaniel regularly forces linebackers to move before and after the snap.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Insisting that a barricade of battleships and roughly 15,000 armed troops at Venezuela’s border is a non-invasive police action is just another misdirection.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2026
Viewers are consistently pointed to Anna or Jack as the culprit, but like a bad magic trick, the misdirection is pretty noticeable.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 14 Jan. 2026
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Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Through formational changes, motions and misdirection, McDaniel regularly forces linebackers to move before and after the snap.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Insisting that a barricade of battleships and roughly 15,000 armed troops at Venezuela’s border is a non-invasive police action is just another misdirection.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2026
Viewers are consistently pointed to Anna or Jack as the culprit, but like a bad magic trick, the misdirection is pretty noticeable.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 14 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misdirection
Noun
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Instead, federal health officials criticized Democrats broadly, arguing that blue states are participating in fraud and mismanagement of federal funds in public health programs.—
Angela Hart,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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So many clubs have fallen victim to unsuitable ownership and abject mismanagement, dragged down far beyond their natural level.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Hoping for justice Damage has been done by the mishandling of Thomas’ case, Friedland said — to him, their son, and Thomas’ family.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Feb. 2026
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Instead of taking responsibility for the mishandling of the snow removal, Bilandic lashed out, saying police would be ticketing vehicles and ordering them towed if not removed from Chicago’s streets.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Jan. 2026
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Such a hearing is useful only because the players, Walz and Ellison, were grilled by people not obsequiously invested in them and who don’t hold back their accusations of malfeasance.—
Joe Soucheray,
Twin Cities,
7 Mar. 2026
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The governor may be impeached for malfeasance or nonfeasance in the performance of official duties.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Mar. 2026
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That would have been malpractice.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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But then the playoffs commenced, wherein Hiller committed coaching malpractice.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
1 Mar. 2026
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Cyber criminals take advantage of user inattention and insufficient authentication on these websites.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Deputies said driver inattention is a factor in the crash, although the investigation is continuing.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
25 Nov. 2025
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Understandably, the error prompted fiery discussions online about the irresponsibility of allowing AI systems to report and repackage the news.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
25 Feb. 2026
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That, of course, is second only to the fiscal irresponsibility of our city leaders.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Jan. 2026
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When allegations of misconduct arose against Krauss at ASU, the physicist exchanged dozens of messages and emails with Epstein seeking advice on how to handle them.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
9 Mar. 2026
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This comes amid the monarch’s cancer battle and Andrew’s arrest for misconduct in public office, with questions being asked about what King Charles and even Queen Elizabeth before him knew of Andrew’s dealings with Epstein.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
9 Mar. 2026
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What these succulents don’t handle well is overwatering, so don’t think that giving them a little extra to make up for forgetfulness will pay off.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2026
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Running gags include Moses’ age, certain players’ penchant for forgetfulness and star receiver Stefon Diggs’ proclivity for procreation.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Misdirection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misdirection. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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