as in missing
no longer possessed
we eventually found the misplaced tickets in his coat pocket
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as in lost
to be unable to find or have at hand
I seem to have misplaced my keys
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Recent Examples of misplaced
Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
In addition to the aforementioned hardware changes, Oura is rolling out several new software features, including a Locate tool for finding a misplaced ring or charging case using Oura’s app.
—Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 28 May 2026
The Reds scored on the second misplaced pitch — hit 71 mph into right-center field — to extend their lead to 4-1.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 21 May 2026
First, organizations may thin their managerial ranks and traditional capabilities out of a misplaced confidence in AI.
—Gautam Mukunda, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
Whenever someone misclassified or misplaced data, or when new formats appeared that were not accounted for by existing rules, sensitive information could be exposed.
—Srinivas Shekar, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The spiral of menace is breathtaking as Gary continues to dig them in deeper with his misplaced confidence and reckless moves, and a bone-chilling warning left in the dead of night forces Irwin to bring Hester up to date.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
While more experienced doctors might have the ability to fall back on years of clinical expertise, some worry that reliance on such a medical tool might lead to dependence and misplaced confidence among medical students and junior doctors.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 13 May 2026
Maybe Aziraphale’s hope of using him to bring about peace on Earth, the part of the plan his subordinates seem to find most objectionable, isn’t so misplaced after all.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 13 May 2026
Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Prediction market traders appear to think that worry isn't misplaced.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 26 May 2026
Benjamin’s trust in both was misplaced.
—Gretchen Morgenson, NBC news, 20 May 2026
His prominence on ballpark murals and advertisements feels misplaced — and only furthers the pressure applied.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 13 May 2026
But Nelson’s confidence in ChatGPT ended up being dangerously misplaced.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 12 May 2026
But before the earring could be examined, it was misplaced, officials said.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Havoc is embarrassing for all involved, and her effort feels misplaced.
—Chris Feil, Vulture, 1 May 2026
Sure, he’s driven by vengeance and ruthless in his pursuit, but — without spoiling anything — his motivation is clouded at best, misplaced at worst.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Kansas City-area Democrats said misplaced budget priorities will cost Missouri kids one free book per month.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
In addition to the aforementioned hardware changes, Oura is rolling out several new software features, including a Locate tool for finding a misplaced ring or charging case using Oura’s app.
—Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 28 May 2026
The Reds scored on the second misplaced pitch — hit 71 mph into right-center field — to extend their lead to 4-1.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 21 May 2026
First, organizations may thin their managerial ranks and traditional capabilities out of a misplaced confidence in AI.
—Gautam Mukunda, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
Whenever someone misclassified or misplaced data, or when new formats appeared that were not accounted for by existing rules, sensitive information could be exposed.
—Srinivas Shekar, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The spiral of menace is breathtaking as Gary continues to dig them in deeper with his misplaced confidence and reckless moves, and a bone-chilling warning left in the dead of night forces Irwin to bring Hester up to date.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
While more experienced doctors might have the ability to fall back on years of clinical expertise, some worry that reliance on such a medical tool might lead to dependence and misplaced confidence among medical students and junior doctors.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 13 May 2026
Maybe Aziraphale’s hope of using him to bring about peace on Earth, the part of the plan his subordinates seem to find most objectionable, isn’t so misplaced after all.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 13 May 2026
Verb
But this precision is often misplaced.
—Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Prediction market traders appear to think that worry isn't misplaced.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 26 May 2026
Benjamin’s trust in both was misplaced.
—Gretchen Morgenson, NBC news, 20 May 2026
His prominence on ballpark murals and advertisements feels misplaced — and only furthers the pressure applied.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 13 May 2026
But Nelson’s confidence in ChatGPT ended up being dangerously misplaced.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 12 May 2026
But before the earring could be examined, it was misplaced, officials said.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Havoc is embarrassing for all involved, and her effort feels misplaced.
—Chris Feil, Vulture, 1 May 2026
Sure, he’s driven by vengeance and ruthless in his pursuit, but — without spoiling anything — his motivation is clouded at best, misplaced at worst.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misplaced
Adjective
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During the search for the missing mother and daughter and Fieramusca, FBI agents followed Green.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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When tube feet were severed, the wound margin was a mess of missing or fragmented epidermal and connective tissue.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
Verb
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The Portland Trail Blazers took them to five games, the Minnesota Timberwolves (an ailing team) took them to six games, and the Thunder lost in seven.—
David Troy OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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Past Republican efforts to quickly override state AI laws appear to have lost momentum, setting up a complex future battle.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Suddenly, photos, videos, or important documents are just… gone.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
15 May 2026
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Room by room, the author takes us through the house, now long gone.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Misplaced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misplaced. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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