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as in accident
a chance and usually sudden event bringing loss or injury
the usual mishaps of a family vacation
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as in misfortune
bad luck or an example of this
mishap followed wherever he went
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Recent Examples of mishap
Choose Performance Fabrics When using upholstery on banquettes, look for fabrics that are made to stand up to everyday mishaps.
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Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
Of course, body-swapping mishaps ensue.
—Benjamin Vanhoose, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
That mishap helps account for the fact that throughout the charter, the deck crew is a complete disaster.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2025
SpaceX has also suffered mishaps, including a launch pad explosion this summer.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
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Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
Of course, body-swapping mishaps ensue.
—Benjamin Vanhoose, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
That mishap helps account for the fact that throughout the charter, the deck crew is a complete disaster.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2025
SpaceX has also suffered mishaps, including a launch pad explosion this summer.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mishap
Noun
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More than 40% of victims of fatal vehicle accidents over the past six years have had elevated levels of THC in their blood, a new study shows.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Its spray and scrub function cleans tough stains, especially unwanted pet accidents.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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Amid the Mets' misfortunes, Michael Kay, a radio host and play-by-play announcer for the New York Yankees, decided to weigh in.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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Unimaginable misfortunes have the Ravens in this precarious situation, and certainly could continue.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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After the tragedy, Gibson's attorney said the actor had since rehomed his beloved mastiffs.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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There are too many stories, too many tragedies, and too many silver linings to properly detail, especially as the national media spotlight has long moved on to the next crisis.—
Garret K. Woodward,
Rolling Stone,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Mishap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mishap. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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