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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
But for both Atlantic Division opponents to get back to the playoffs before the Red Wings is concerning at a minimum and speaks to the missteps Detroit has made.
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Max Bultman, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
But for all its promise, AI is often misunderstood—leading to fear, unrealistic expectations and strategic missteps.
—Ivana Johnston, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
By delivering only relevant content, maintaining responsible email practices and being transparent about data usage, brands can avoid common missteps that undermine trust.
—Katie Jewett, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Avoiding missteps underscores the importance of responsible data stewardship.
—Jon Jacobson, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Share personal stories, missteps and lessons learned.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
The report argues that the university made significant missteps.
—Sharon Otterman, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2025
That's not realistic at all as while WWE typically delivers a high-caliber spectacle, even the most prestigious event is due to occasional missteps.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
What’s more frustrating is that these missteps aren’t happening in isolation.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Max Bultman, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
But for all its promise, AI is often misunderstood—leading to fear, unrealistic expectations and strategic missteps.
—Ivana Johnston, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
By delivering only relevant content, maintaining responsible email practices and being transparent about data usage, brands can avoid common missteps that undermine trust.
—Katie Jewett, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Avoiding missteps underscores the importance of responsible data stewardship.
—Jon Jacobson, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Share personal stories, missteps and lessons learned.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
The report argues that the university made significant missteps.
—Sharon Otterman, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2025
That's not realistic at all as while WWE typically delivers a high-caliber spectacle, even the most prestigious event is due to occasional missteps.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
What’s more frustrating is that these missteps aren’t happening in isolation.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for missteps
errors
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Beginning this week, attempting to connect your phone to a second-gen Chromecast or Chromecast Audio results in untrusted device or authentication errors.—
Ryan Whitwam,
Ars Technica,
11 Mar. 2025
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Check your credit report for errors One way to quickly increase your credit score is to review your credit report for any errors that could be negatively impacting you.—
Dan Avery,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Missteps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/missteps. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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