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as in accidents
a chance and usually sudden event bringing loss or injury
the usual mishaps of a family vacation
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as in misfortunes
bad luck or an example of this
mishap followed wherever he went
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Recent Examples of mishaps
The planetary moonwalk commences on the 26th, twelve days after Valentine’s Day, and is plotting and sussing out the story, so beware of mishaps, missteps, unforeseen issues, travel delays, the resurrection of exes, and awkward moments.
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Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 12 Feb. 2026
Both mishaps were unfortunate events as medals have been hard to come by through the early days of the Winter Olympics.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Below, 15 celebrities who've spoken about some bathroom mishaps.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Travel insurance holders shouldn't expect their policies to cover these kinds of mishaps, according to Kheel.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
The New York Jets retained first-year coach Aaron Glenn, whose roster was less than stellar, but his coaching mishaps did not help.
—Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
California’s Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act also holds manufacturers accountable for defects and service mishaps.
—Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
Galane told police that there were no mishaps during the show.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
Instead of turning his film into a hovering-on-the-slopes thrill ride, Bar-Lev focuses on how the K2 winter climb becomes a chain of mishaps and disasters.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 22 Jan. 2026
Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 12 Feb. 2026
Both mishaps were unfortunate events as medals have been hard to come by through the early days of the Winter Olympics.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Below, 15 celebrities who've spoken about some bathroom mishaps.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Travel insurance holders shouldn't expect their policies to cover these kinds of mishaps, according to Kheel.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
The New York Jets retained first-year coach Aaron Glenn, whose roster was less than stellar, but his coaching mishaps did not help.
—Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
California’s Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act also holds manufacturers accountable for defects and service mishaps.
—Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
Galane told police that there were no mishaps during the show.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
Instead of turning his film into a hovering-on-the-slopes thrill ride, Bar-Lev focuses on how the K2 winter climb becomes a chain of mishaps and disasters.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mishaps
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The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade program ranks facilities based on both federal records and voluntary hospital survey data about medical errors, injuries, accidents and onsite infection rates.—
Amber Gaudet
Updated February 20,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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Homer Township Supervisor Sue Steilen said there have been numerous accidents, including fatalities, and said a traffic study should be completed before any business plan is approved.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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But there’s a network of people looking to cash in on others’ misfortunes by renting out aging RVs to those searching for housing without a lease or tenant protections.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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Once these people are already profiting off their own peccadillos and escalating misfortunes, why shouldn’t HBO?—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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Adams believes the outcome could set a precedent in Georgia, prompting prosecutors to more closely examine the responsibility of parents in such tragedies.—
Nakell Williams,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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But while Arnold and the band went on to sell 30 million albums, cementing a legacy as one of the post-grunge era’s most successful groups, 3 Doors Down also were forced to navigate a series of tragedies, some by their own making.—
Jim Beaugez,
Rolling Stone,
15 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Mishaps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mishaps. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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