Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mishearing
Verb
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Boards that assume future action will suffice are misreading the timing.—
Maman Ibrahim,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026 -
Engen compounded that mistake by misreading a back-pass from teammate Lindsey Heaps in the 83rd minute.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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There has already been some backlash to the project, with fans apparently misunderstanding the scope of the technology.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
9 June 2026
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In an article coming tomorrow, Clint Smith explores the betrayal of Black military officers, calling out the forces of reaction for misunderstanding the nature of patriotism.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Analysts believe there’s a danger of both sides misinterpreting each other’s actions.—
Chas Newkey-Burden,
TheWeek,
18 May 2026
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Comey says the image was political commentary, not a call to violence, and removed the post immediately after realizing some people were misinterpreting it as threatening.—
Eric Tucker,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Mishearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mishearing. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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