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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
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.
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Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
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
Of course, body-swapping mishaps ensue.
—Benjamin Vanhoose, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
SpaceX has also suffered mishaps, including a launch pad explosion this summer.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
Canales and company never recovered from their early mishaps, as the defense and offense bent to the Patriots’ will with the score largely out of hand.
—Mike Kaye
september 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2025
One of San Jose’s few mishaps on defense nearly led to a game-tying goal in the 37th minute by San Diego FC, but Onni Valakari’s attempt from point-blank range was wide right.
—Staff, Mercury News, 28 Sep. 2025
The story struck a chord with other Redditors, many of whom shared their own awkward travel mishaps.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
The proof-of-concept pilot episode captures the hilarious chaos of their daily lives, from dead-end service jobs and accidental laxative mishaps to the launch of their new podcast.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2025
Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
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
Of course, body-swapping mishaps ensue.
—Benjamin Vanhoose, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
SpaceX has also suffered mishaps, including a launch pad explosion this summer.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
Canales and company never recovered from their early mishaps, as the defense and offense bent to the Patriots’ will with the score largely out of hand.
—Mike Kaye
september 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2025
One of San Jose’s few mishaps on defense nearly led to a game-tying goal in the 37th minute by San Diego FC, but Onni Valakari’s attempt from point-blank range was wide right.
—Staff, Mercury News, 28 Sep. 2025
The story struck a chord with other Redditors, many of whom shared their own awkward travel mishaps.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
The proof-of-concept pilot episode captures the hilarious chaos of their daily lives, from dead-end service jobs and accidental laxative mishaps to the launch of their new podcast.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mishaps
Noun
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Both Liland and McGonigal hired Herman after being injured in car accidents.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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That’s according to an independent analysis of crash reports the company has disclosed to the government, which found that most of the 45 serious accidents involving Waymos were the fault of other motorists or seemingly an act of God.—
Saahil Desai,
The Atlantic,
2 Oct. 2025
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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
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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
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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
Cite this Entry
“Mishaps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mishaps. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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