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
Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
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
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
James Broughel, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Once the whiskey was flowing, Louanne burned the chicken and Dean misplaced his appetite.
—Jonathan Franzen, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
Whether they’ve been misplaced or never arrived at all, California voters do not need to bring the ballot mailed to them in order to vote in person in the June 2 primary election.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 1 June 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
Adjective
But that continued dedication to masking of any kind is not merely the result of unintelligence, or misplaced hypochondria, or even being affiliated with a specific political party.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
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
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 in the case of AI, the anxiety is misplaced.
—James Broughel, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Once the whiskey was flowing, Louanne burned the chicken and Dean misplaced his appetite.
—Jonathan Franzen, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
Whether they’ve been misplaced or never arrived at all, California voters do not need to bring the ballot mailed to them in order to vote in person in the June 2 primary election.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 1 June 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misplaced
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On Thursday, June 11, the Mexican missing person group Buscando Corazones Nogales reported receiving an anonymous tip claiming Guthrie’s remains were buried in an unmarked grave near the Mexican border.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
12 June 2026
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Authorities are seeking the public’s help in finding a missing 6-year-old from Compton, last seen with his caregiver.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
Verb
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An entire swath of Nuggets fans was lost forever.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
11 June 2026
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But the Rockets lost a player to a penalty late in the game, and Hanifin scooped up a loose ball in front of goalkeeper Addyson Mathews and scored to restore the two-goal lead.—
Matt Goisman,
Boston Herald,
11 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 13 Jun. 2026.
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