as in mismanagement
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Recent Examples of misdirection
Gibbens flashed tremendous instincts versus a Dolphins offense designed to quickly displace defenders and create creases with motion and misdirection.
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Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
According to a new report from Alvarez on X, WWE may be employing a strategy of misdirection by using multiple performers to conceal the character’s true identity.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
The players expected a Hammon special; their coach is known for drawing up clever plays involving misdirection and deceit.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 10 Dec. 2025
Tied at 16 late in the fourth quarter, the game was still in doubt until an inspired bit of misdirection just before the two-minute warning gave Baltimore its first lead since the first quarter.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 17 Nov. 2025
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Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
According to a new report from Alvarez on X, WWE may be employing a strategy of misdirection by using multiple performers to conceal the character’s true identity.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
The players expected a Hammon special; their coach is known for drawing up clever plays involving misdirection and deceit.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 10 Dec. 2025
Tied at 16 late in the fourth quarter, the game was still in doubt until an inspired bit of misdirection just before the two-minute warning gave Baltimore its first lead since the first quarter.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 17 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misdirection
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Anger over the bloodshed now adds to the bitterness over the economy, which has been hollowed out by decades of sanctions, corruption and mismanagement.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Communities waited years for help while federal auditors flagged mismanagement.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 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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Leavitt’s statement confirms speculation that the federal government is weighing whether to hold Walz responsible for his alleged mishandling of the fraud investigations in his state.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Jan. 2026
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Throughout, emotion churns and chafes against a backdrop of political unrest, corporate malfeasance, and the everyday horrors that erode modern life.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
13 Feb. 2026
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Weaver’s time in the district was challenging, marked by recovery from financial mismanagement and malfeasance that occurred under his predecessor, David Harris.—
Silas Allen,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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The settlement is far beyond the $470,000 state cap on nonfatal medical malpractice.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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Publishing demonstrably false claims that demonize vulnerable populations is journalistic malpractice.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 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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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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Despite their ongoing reliance on the United States in the short term, these allies will seek to protect themselves against American irresponsibility going forward.—
Robert E. Kelly,
Foreign Affairs,
8 Dec. 2025
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Sappenfield was permanently banned by the United States Center for SafeSport in May 2024 for physical and emotional misconduct, retaliation, abuse of process, and failure to report a potential SafeSport violation.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
16 Feb. 2026
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Sought book on prosecutorial misconduct In the bulk of his conversations, Nathan detailed the misery of jail life.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
15 Feb. 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 22 Feb. 2026.
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