misstatements

Definition of misstatementsnext
plural of misstatement

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for misstatements
Noun
  • Ullrich stresses the role of tactical mistakes and misjudgments, not least by the far left, which shortsightedly refused to compromise its beliefs and join with more moderate groups to oppose democratic backsliding.
    Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
  • Torsten Sløk, chief economist at Apollo Global Management, said forecasts of an imminent slowdown have been repeatedly wrong, and the economics profession should start grappling with its track record of misjudgments.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Beatty said those early misinterpretations frequently determine what evidence exists later.
    Stephen Martin, Oklahoma Watch, 13 Jan. 2026
  • Doubts have been cast on jobs data due to misinterpretations of the labor bureau’s routine reviews of its statistics and its admissions about the difficulty of getting answers to its employment surveys.
    Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • So much of the work has been clearing up misconceptions that have been intentionally put in the market.
    Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Here’s a breakdown of some of the biggest misconceptions.
    Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Active listening also helps prevent misunderstandings and ensures that your actions align with your words and commitments, reinforcing your reputation for honesty and ethical behavior.
    Nancy Pulciano, Rolling Stone, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Clarity paired with kindness heals misunderstandings faster than silence.
    Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 15 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Ronald Reagan did not suffer from such misapprehensions.
    Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
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“Misstatements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misstatements. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.

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