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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
Across 15 tracks, the rapper and producer get to work making their first proper body of work together as memorable as expected, delving into relationship mishaps, selfish tendencies, and the absurdist comedy that is real life.
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Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
25 June 2026
Writing mishaps are a thing, too.
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Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
25 June 2026
Taking the form of a 420-pound plasticky egg, K5s have mainly made headlines through extraordinary mishaps like drowning in a fountain and running down a 16-month-old-toddler.
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Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
24 June 2026
Fans who pick up the home release can get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the sequel through an exclusive gag reel packed with bloopers and on-set mishaps.
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Lily Brown,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Those decisions, coupled with what observers described as tactical mishaps and a belief among some fans that Haiti could have beaten Brazil or at least score against it, have prompted widespread debates among fans and calls for Migné’s dismissal by some.
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Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
If all goes according to plan Thursday, the worst mishaps will just be Charmin caroming off onlookers.
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Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
18 June 2026
Moreover, despite all of Reggie’s mishaps and his lifetime ban from the NFL, Monica has kept him financially sound and flourishing over the years.
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Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
11 June 2026
Just the mishaps that was happening last year.
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Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
25 June 2026
Writing mishaps are a thing, too.
—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
25 June 2026
Taking the form of a 420-pound plasticky egg, K5s have mainly made headlines through extraordinary mishaps like drowning in a fountain and running down a 16-month-old-toddler.
—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
24 June 2026
Fans who pick up the home release can get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the sequel through an exclusive gag reel packed with bloopers and on-set mishaps.
—
Lily Brown,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Those decisions, coupled with what observers described as tactical mishaps and a belief among some fans that Haiti could have beaten Brazil or at least score against it, have prompted widespread debates among fans and calls for Migné’s dismissal by some.
—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
If all goes according to plan Thursday, the worst mishaps will just be Charmin caroming off onlookers.
—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
18 June 2026
Moreover, despite all of Reggie’s mishaps and his lifetime ban from the NFL, Monica has kept him financially sound and flourishing over the years.
—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
11 June 2026
Just the mishaps that was happening last year.
—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mishaps
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The idea is to allow for accidents, miscommunications or misunderstandings that the participants agree should not scuttle talks.
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Small accidents, although no fault of your own, may cause this.
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Jessie blames technology for toy misfortunes, getting angry at all forms of technology, even those already discarded.
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Repairing Furniture There are few misfortunes greater than scratching a new piece of dark wood furniture.
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Beyond the solidarity such tragedies inspire and the accompanying political rhetoric, Rodríguez has little room to turn away any government willing to lend a hand during this crisis.
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Recent incidents across North Texas show just how quickly these tragedies unfold and why having a plan matters.
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“Mishaps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mishaps. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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