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as in mistake
a wrong judgment
another misstep like that, and the company could go belly-up
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as in blunder
an unintentional departure from truth or accuracy
a misstep that could lead to disaster
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Recent Examples of misstep
From sky-high heels and stiff business attire to bulky belts and even barefoot passengers (yes, that happens), these in-flight missteps can lead to unnecessary discomfort—or worse, a hygiene horror story.
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Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
Waymo has been operating in Atlanta for just over a year, and while many riders might find the driverless experience convenient and accessible, there have been missteps integrating the service into city life.
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Irene Wright,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Strategic missteps and internecine fighting have led to key departures and audience attrition.
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Max Tani,
semafor.com,
23 June 2026
In Miami, Daniels will be taking over a port facing turmoil over missteps related to a nearby fuel yard.
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Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
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Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
Waymo has been operating in Atlanta for just over a year, and while many riders might find the driverless experience convenient and accessible, there have been missteps integrating the service into city life.
—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Strategic missteps and internecine fighting have led to key departures and audience attrition.
—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
23 June 2026
In Miami, Daniels will be taking over a port facing turmoil over missteps related to a nearby fuel yard.
—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for misstep
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misstep
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The Dodgers took full advantage of the Padres’ defensive mistakes to jump-start their offense.
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Bad luck happens, but preventable mistakes almost always cause road problems.
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Colorado's rally offset a pair of baserunning blunders that ended the eighth.
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One Republican senator calling this the worst foreign policy blunder in decades.
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With Yerry De los Santos also fumbling a bunt in the eighth, the Yanks tallied a season-high four errors on the night.
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Michael Conforto, Alex Bregman and Ian Happ had RBI hits in the sixth, when the Cubs’ runs were unearned thanks to a pair of errors.
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“Misstep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misstep. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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