misreckoning

Definition of misreckoningnext
present participle of misreckon

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for misreckoning
Verb
  • Strategy to come out on top Still, experts caution against underestimating China’s long-term prospects.
    John Liu, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Many workers also misunderstand Social Security's role in retirement, either overestimating or underestimating its importance, experts note.
    Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The Paramount lawsuit argues that artificially undervaluing those linear cable assets could make WBD appear weaker, thereby justifying a lower enterprise valuation and acquisition price.
    Corey Martin, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Since Platte was among a number of Missouri counties that had been undervaluing its properties, bringing those up to market value as those market values are also rising has resulted in tax increases for some homeowners in recent years.
    Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 18 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Many workers also misunderstand Social Security's role in retirement, either overestimating or underestimating its importance, experts note.
    Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
  • There were also in-game management decisions, his loyalty to Fields, and Glenn overestimating the talent on the Jets’ roster.
    Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 13 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Instead, a formal review of the original data showed the warnings were based on misunderstanding the data.
    Kirstin R.W. Matthews, STAT, 3 Feb. 2026
  • This could look like a confrontation that clears the air once and for all or a decision to stop explaining yourself to people committed to misunderstanding you.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
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“Misreckoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misreckoning. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.

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