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
Amid the Mets' misfortunes, Michael Kay, a radio host and play-by-play announcer for the New York Yankees, decided to weigh in.
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Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
Unimaginable misfortunes have the Ravens in this precarious situation, and certainly could continue.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
The party’s misfortunes appear even greater in the context of its landslide victory in July last year, which delivered it a sizable majority in parliament.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
The Mets aren't afraid to open their wallet for a chance to win, and with their pitching misfortunes lately, might go above and beyond to bring Valdez to the Big Apple.
—Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
But since June 13th—also the date when the Mets’ major misfortunes began—the Yankees have had a losing record, and have tumbled out of first place.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2025
But as much as Nashville artists love to dissect their misfortunes in song, Monroe has gone in almost the opposite direction with her latest project.
—Nancy Kruh, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
The 47-year-old rapper took to Instagram to explain his travel misfortunes.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
Unimaginable misfortunes have the Ravens in this precarious situation, and certainly could continue.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
The party’s misfortunes appear even greater in the context of its landslide victory in July last year, which delivered it a sizable majority in parliament.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
The Mets aren't afraid to open their wallet for a chance to win, and with their pitching misfortunes lately, might go above and beyond to bring Valdez to the Big Apple.
—Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
But since June 13th—also the date when the Mets’ major misfortunes began—the Yankees have had a losing record, and have tumbled out of first place.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2025
But as much as Nashville artists love to dissect their misfortunes in song, Monroe has gone in almost the opposite direction with her latest project.
—Nancy Kruh, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
The 47-year-old rapper took to Instagram to explain his travel misfortunes.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misfortunes
Noun
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In response to recurring tragedies, the Stop Tip-overs of Unstable, Risky Dressers on Youth (STURDY) Act was signed into law in 2022.—
News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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The classical tragedies were drawn from Greek mythology and legend, right?—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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What began as frustration with daily hardships quickly grew into demands for political change and systemic reform.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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But Russia’s strategic position, China’s global priorities and Venezuela’s hardships all make that unlikely right now.—
Joseph J. Gonzalez,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But unlike the popular TV show, Gomez was seriously burdened by her mother’s troubles from a young age, according to The Cut.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
29 Sep. 2025
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The tackling troubles started during the first defensive series and continued throughout.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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With Mercury turning direct on the 7th, any communication mishaps or misunderstandings from earlier in the month should clear up, offering you the chance to reconnect with others in an easier and more effective way.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
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Choose Performance Fabrics When using upholstery on banquettes, look for fabrics that are made to stand up to everyday mishaps.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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His misadventures crash into one another.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
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After six hours of mistakes, misadventures, indifferent torture and even more indifferent murder, Black Rabbit finally locks in for 90 minutes in the homestretch as the last two episodes become a breathless pursuit through various parts of Brooklyn.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Misfortunes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misfortunes. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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