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as in mistakes
a wrong judgment
another misstep like that, and the company could go belly-up
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as in blunders
an unintentional departure from truth or accuracy
a misstep that could lead to disaster
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Recent Examples of missteps
Sharing our own missteps is a tool for retention.
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Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
These missteps will persist as long as leaders use generalizations as cognitive shortcuts to understand target groups.
—Alex Cooper, Fortune, 16 May 2026
Those staffing shortfalls were exacerbated by DHS policies, including a directive that discouraged early release of elderly and sick detainees, and the gutting of oversight offices meant to flag safety risks and help hold immigration officials and contractors accountable for missteps.
—Rob Kuznia, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
After those missteps, Lee found his range again with a bogey-free back nine and three more birdies to finish tied for sixth at 3-under par.
—Matt Wagner, Daily News, 14 May 2026
The investigation into Sabich's death was muddled by multiple law enforcement missteps.
—Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Starmer’s authority weakened after Labor’s poor performance in recent elections, blamed on policy missteps, economic struggles, and the prime minister’s controversial decisions, including appointing an ambassador with ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
—Pan Pylas, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
With less than a month to go, candidates are doing everything to get the edge — as well as capitalize on their opponent’s missteps.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 13 May 2026
The mistakes that add up Most early financial missteps aren’t dramatic.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 9 May 2026
Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
These missteps will persist as long as leaders use generalizations as cognitive shortcuts to understand target groups.
—Alex Cooper, Fortune, 16 May 2026
Those staffing shortfalls were exacerbated by DHS policies, including a directive that discouraged early release of elderly and sick detainees, and the gutting of oversight offices meant to flag safety risks and help hold immigration officials and contractors accountable for missteps.
—Rob Kuznia, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
After those missteps, Lee found his range again with a bogey-free back nine and three more birdies to finish tied for sixth at 3-under par.
—Matt Wagner, Daily News, 14 May 2026
The investigation into Sabich's death was muddled by multiple law enforcement missteps.
—Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Starmer’s authority weakened after Labor’s poor performance in recent elections, blamed on policy missteps, economic struggles, and the prime minister’s controversial decisions, including appointing an ambassador with ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
—Pan Pylas, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
With less than a month to go, candidates are doing everything to get the edge — as well as capitalize on their opponent’s missteps.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 13 May 2026
The mistakes that add up Most early financial missteps aren’t dramatic.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for missteps
Noun
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In the report, the auditor general points out multiple concerning examples of mistakes in those summaries that could have a direct and negative impact on a patient’s subsequent care.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
14 May 2026
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Sandwiched between those mistakes was a diving grab on a sinking line drive by Gorman in the sixth.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
Noun
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For the game, for the third straight game, the Lakers made bunches of mistakes that became bunches of baskets, this time 17 blunders that became 30 Oklahoma City points.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 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
Noun
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Its document generation tools guide founders through complex legal processes step by step, reducing errors and ensuring completeness.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Two incidents in January involved reversing errors, including backing into a wooden utility pole and hitting a curb while parking.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
16 May 2026
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“Missteps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/missteps. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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