as in failed
to go wrong
their scheme to rob the bank misfired disastrously and landed them all in jail
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Recent Examples of misfired
Historically, Ohtani has misfired with the bat at Philadelphia – going into the game, none of his 250 career homers have come there.
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Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
Perhaps most frustrating, two Johnson attempts to dig into his trick bag misfired.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
As soon as Florida State quarterback Thomas Castellanos misfired on a final-second heave into the end zone, the Cavaliers’ faithful immediately rushed onto the field.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Center Garrett Bradbury allowed his first pressure of the season on the final drive, the play where Maye misfired over the short middle for Douglas.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
Nix misfired just long on two high-profile chances to change the tenor of Sunday’s loss in Los Angeles.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
Sabalenka closed it out on her serve when the big-hitting Anisimova also misfired on her forehand.
—Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Ten minutes later, Suarez delivered another assist on a silver platter to Allende, who was one on one with Sounders goalkeeper Andrew Thomas, but misfired and his shot sailed right.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2025
Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
Perhaps most frustrating, two Johnson attempts to dig into his trick bag misfired.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
As soon as Florida State quarterback Thomas Castellanos misfired on a final-second heave into the end zone, the Cavaliers’ faithful immediately rushed onto the field.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Center Garrett Bradbury allowed his first pressure of the season on the final drive, the play where Maye misfired over the short middle for Douglas.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
Nix misfired just long on two high-profile chances to change the tenor of Sunday’s loss in Los Angeles.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
Sabalenka closed it out on her serve when the big-hitting Anisimova also misfired on her forehand.
—Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Ten minutes later, Suarez delivered another assist on a silver platter to Allende, who was one on one with Sounders goalkeeper Andrew Thomas, but misfired and his shot sailed right.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misfired
Verb
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Owners of The Grand, 1125 Grand Blvd, claim the parking lot’s owners have failed to provide adequate surveillance and security, and that their failure to do so has bred a hot spot for criminal activity.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
2 Oct. 2025
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Bell concluded that the plaintiffs failed to show that their data was misused as a result of the breach.—
Chase Jordan
October 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Homeowners and business owners now await emergency funds that could potentially be stalled due to the federal government shutdown.—
Ray Stern,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Club stocks Honeywell and DuPont stalled after breakup announcements.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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While all is well for Asher and Archer, Chicago Fire’s premiere brought fans the sad report that Stella had miscarried.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Misfired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misfired. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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