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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
Even if a few stumbles and missteps are an inevitable part of practicing this kind of communication, developing deep connections is too important not to try.
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Jessica Dulong,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
After years of missteps and low yields, Intel touted 18A as key to a turnaround that would finally convert the company into a competitive chip manufacturer for non-Intel products.
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Katie Tarasov,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
Apparently, this year’s can’t be laid at the feet of Tyler and is due instead to delays and missteps at some or all of the various county offices responsible for managing Cook County’s convoluted property tax system.
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
Packing the wrong item may seem like a style misstep, but both can lead to bigger issues.
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Aly Walansky,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for misstep
Jessica Dulong,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
After years of missteps and low yields, Intel touted 18A as key to a turnaround that would finally convert the company into a competitive chip manufacturer for non-Intel products.
—
Katie Tarasov,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
Apparently, this year’s can’t be laid at the feet of Tyler and is due instead to delays and missteps at some or all of the various county offices responsible for managing Cook County’s convoluted property tax system.
—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
Packing the wrong item may seem like a style misstep, but both can lead to bigger issues.
—
Aly Walansky,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for misstep
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misstep
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If circumstances had gone Spain’s way with more clinical finishing or a Cape Verde defender making a mistake, then the result would have been different and a lot of the chatter currently happening (including here) would likely not be happening.
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In fact, according to Rakestraw, one of the biggest mistakes homeowners make is assuming the babies have been abandoned and removing them immediately.
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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 26 Jun. 2026.
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