Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mishearing
misinterpreting
Verb
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Simpson was misinterpreting life expectancy statistics and their bearing on Social Security.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2025 -
Semisonic blasted the White House for using the song without their approval, and for misinterpreting the message behind it.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Mishearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mishearing. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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