as in tragedies
bad luck or an example of this
through sheer misfortune our car got a flat tire and we were late for the ceremony our misfortunes of the last year included the loss of a beloved pet
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Recent Examples of misfortunes
Jessie blames technology for toy misfortunes, getting angry at all forms of technology, even those already discarded.
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Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Repairing Furniture There are few misfortunes greater than scratching a new piece of dark wood furniture.
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Joey Skladany,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
Farmers markets — that humble and charming throwback to a bygone era — are also struggling with higher fuel prices, after weathering the economic calamities of the pandemic and other misfortunes.
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Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
The Philadelphia singer-songwriter seeks out the mystical potential of quotidian misfortunes in a set of psychedelic-of-center bedroom pop songs.
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Lily Goldberg,
Pitchfork,
8 Apr. 2026
But a staggering series of misfortunes – an arsonist destroyed her rental house; the private equity firm that owned the house still demanded two months’ rent and kept her security deposit; she was diagnosed with ovarian and breast cancer – forced her into tenuous housing situations.
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John Blake,
CNN Money,
22 Mar. 2026
Their eyelike motifs have been associated with the evil eye that could curse performances and bring misfortunes.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
19 Mar. 2026
How does falling victim to one of the most notoriously unlikely of all misfortunes reorient your sense of chance, of fate?
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Jacob Stern,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2026
This is but the first in a series of escalating misfortunes.
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Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2026
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Repairing Furniture There are few misfortunes greater than scratching a new piece of dark wood furniture.
—
Joey Skladany,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
Farmers markets — that humble and charming throwback to a bygone era — are also struggling with higher fuel prices, after weathering the economic calamities of the pandemic and other misfortunes.
—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
The Philadelphia singer-songwriter seeks out the mystical potential of quotidian misfortunes in a set of psychedelic-of-center bedroom pop songs.
—
Lily Goldberg,
Pitchfork,
8 Apr. 2026
But a staggering series of misfortunes – an arsonist destroyed her rental house; the private equity firm that owned the house still demanded two months’ rent and kept her security deposit; she was diagnosed with ovarian and breast cancer – forced her into tenuous housing situations.
—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
22 Mar. 2026
Their eyelike motifs have been associated with the evil eye that could curse performances and bring misfortunes.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
19 Mar. 2026
How does falling victim to one of the most notoriously unlikely of all misfortunes reorient your sense of chance, of fate?
—
Jacob Stern,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2026
This is but the first in a series of escalating misfortunes.
—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misfortunes
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But the real solution is mandatory speed limits in whale hot spots, which have been shown to dramatically reduce the risk of tragedies like this.
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Over 100 mourners gathered last week around a memorial of flowers and photos to remember two young sisters slain by their father — another in a frustratingly long line of domestic violence tragedies.
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The decrease in customers comes at a crucial time, after years of hardships for local restaurateurs.
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According to Alvarez, Nina’s brother, whose dream was to become a swimmer is also feeling the strain of the family’s hardships.
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Jamie Moyer surrendered his record-breaking 506th home run but was sharp otherwise, and the Philadelphia Phillies took advantage of Toronto’s troubles to beat the Blue Jays 11-2.
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The renowned, often feared lawyer dedicated years of pro-bono time to saving emerging designers from their troubles and steering their careers upward.
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If all goes according to plan Thursday, the worst mishaps will just be Charmin caroming off onlookers.
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Now, the Malice star is revealing new details about the nuptials, including a couple of humorous mishaps that added to the unforgettable memories of the day.
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Ocean Vashti Jude — A writer and director focused on dramas about rowdy characters, people on the downside of advantage, and the misadventures of having to work at life, Ocean is expanding into television directing.
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While many of the fictional locations resist definitive identification, a general consensus has been reached on the probable real-world geography of Odysseus’s many misadventures.
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“Misfortunes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misfortunes. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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