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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
Now, just like players miss free throws, commit turnovers, yes, there have been coaching missteps.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Wang says frequent missteps include using hot water, overloading the washer, or selecting a high spin cycle.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 27 Apr. 2026
Analyze the missteps to determine what was a bad process, bad results, or just bad luck.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
Rethink your cleanser Over-cleansing is a common misstep that can quietly undermine an otherwise strong skincare routine.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Wang says frequent missteps include using hot water, overloading the washer, or selecting a high spin cycle.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 27 Apr. 2026
Analyze the missteps to determine what was a bad process, bad results, or just bad luck.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
Rethink your cleanser Over-cleansing is a common misstep that can quietly undermine an otherwise strong skincare routine.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misstep
Noun
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The Magic became stagnant and settled for poor shots while the Pistons took full advantage of Orlando’s mistakes.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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In fact, many passengers unknowingly make small mistakes in premium cabins that can affect both their own comfort and the overall flight experience.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2026
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In a recent tactical blunder, the first lady’s farcical rollout of a teacher robot made unusually clear what this administration really thinks of children, teachers and schools.—
Randi Weingarten,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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Although the mom of four appeared to spend the rest of her night faux pas-free, she's had to handle sartorial blunders before.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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Mayer advanced to third on a subsequent error by Walls trying to flip the ball to second base, which scored Yoshida, and came home himself on Caleb Durbin’s RBI single, tying the game at 3-3.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
8 May 2026
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He was found dead by suicide in his jail cell that August — the result of what federal investigators concluded in 2023 was a cascade of misconduct, negligence and errors by staff at the Metropolitan Correctional Center.—
Tom Winter,
NBC news,
7 May 2026
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“Misstep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misstep. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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