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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
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.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026
Always purchase travel insurance that covers rental car mishaps, document everything obsessively, and dispute any suspicious charges to your credit card immediately.
—Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
Ignoring them is said to risk misfortune such as flat tires, vehicle breakdowns and other mishaps.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Years of crashes from North Perry North Perry Airport has for years been synonymous with plane crashes or mishaps.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
However, under the surface, the system is considerably more complex and protected by disclaimers that frame users as responsible for avoiding any mishaps.
—Paul Monckton, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
So, check the cooktop is properly seated before use to avoid mishaps.
—Jennifer Zyman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 May 2026
That means avoiding mishaps that can send your premiums up.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 23 May 2026
Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 11 June 2026
Just the mishaps that was happening last year.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026
Always purchase travel insurance that covers rental car mishaps, document everything obsessively, and dispute any suspicious charges to your credit card immediately.
—Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
Ignoring them is said to risk misfortune such as flat tires, vehicle breakdowns and other mishaps.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Years of crashes from North Perry North Perry Airport has for years been synonymous with plane crashes or mishaps.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
However, under the surface, the system is considerably more complex and protected by disclaimers that frame users as responsible for avoiding any mishaps.
—Paul Monckton, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
So, check the cooktop is properly seated before use to avoid mishaps.
—Jennifer Zyman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 May 2026
That means avoiding mishaps that can send your premiums up.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mishaps
Noun
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The alert also cited jet ski accidents involving American citizens, including a rider killed in a boat collision and cases of operators ignoring warnings of dangerous weather.—
Robert Abitbol,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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Founded in 1978, the auxiliary supports sworn officers at accidents sites and natural disasters and other emergences by providing crowd control and traffic direction.—
Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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Repairing Furniture There are few misfortunes greater than scratching a new piece of dark wood furniture.—
Joey Skladany,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
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Farmers markets — that humble and charming throwback to a bygone era — are also struggling with higher fuel prices, after weathering the economic calamities of the pandemic and other misfortunes.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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That could’ve been it for the Allman Brothers, but Gregg recovered and the bruised band soldiered on through a series of further tragedies, including the death of bassist Berry Oakley, also in a motorcycle crash, in 1972.—
Steve Bloom,
Rolling Stone,
16 June 2026
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Known for shows like Eastbound & Down and the Righteous Gemstones, McBride brings his comedic genius to this debut short story collection that tells the stories of men coping with life’s tragedies, both big and small.—
Caroline Reilly,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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“Mishaps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mishaps. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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