Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mishearing
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As regulators weigh updates to the EU’s audiovisual rules amid concerns that existing regulations have failed to create a level playing field between broadcasters, streaming services and video-sharing platforms, Sarandos said policymakers are totally misreading the landscape’s shifting dynamics.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2026 -
Bank of America economists also believe the market may be misreading the current situation by anticipating that the Fed automatically will prioritize inflation.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2026
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David Schurman Wallace on misunderstanding Gertrude Stein.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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This could be along the lines of a passive-aggressive email or a coworker misunderstanding your tone.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The economist argues the market is misinterpreting how the Fed will react to the current energy shock.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
19 Mar. 2026
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Although uncommon, some public figures and health professionals have claimed that the vaccines could cause cancer despite ample contradictory evidence, often by misinterpreting or misrepresenting studies.—
Dannell D. Boatman,
The Conversation,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Mishearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mishearing. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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