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as in misinterpretations
a failure to understand correctly
people once thought that there were canals on Mars because of a common misunderstanding of a report by an Italian astronomer
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as in disagreements
an often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions
tried to resolve their misunderstandings peacefully
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Recent Examples of misunderstandings
This can escalate misunderstandings.
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Mark Travers, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2026
The premise that Valerie must keep that AI secret from the rest of her cast, and from the industry as a whole, gives this season a solid comedic game and allows for the kind of misunderstandings and humiliations that are the meat and potatoes of classic situation comedy.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
These weren’t misunderstandings.
—Adam Ciralsky, Vanity Fair, 19 Mar. 2026
Either way, the distinct cultural disconnect between Wright’s art praxis and police officers’ prejudices leads to profound misunderstandings.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
Organized planning encourages smoother conversations and keeps misunderstandings away from an already busy transition.
—Daniel Fusch, AZCentral.com, 18 Mar. 2026
This is a day for speaking plainly and clearing up lingering misunderstandings.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
This involves a trip behind the Iron Curtain, where cultural misunderstandings can quickly turn deadly serious.
—Entertainment Weekly, 10 Mar. 2026
But the astrological event, which happens when the planet of communication appears to move backward from our vantage point on Earth, fuels more than setbacks and misunderstandings.
—Maressa Brown, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
Mark Travers, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2026
The premise that Valerie must keep that AI secret from the rest of her cast, and from the industry as a whole, gives this season a solid comedic game and allows for the kind of misunderstandings and humiliations that are the meat and potatoes of classic situation comedy.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
These weren’t misunderstandings.
—Adam Ciralsky, Vanity Fair, 19 Mar. 2026
Either way, the distinct cultural disconnect between Wright’s art praxis and police officers’ prejudices leads to profound misunderstandings.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
Organized planning encourages smoother conversations and keeps misunderstandings away from an already busy transition.
—Daniel Fusch, AZCentral.com, 18 Mar. 2026
This is a day for speaking plainly and clearing up lingering misunderstandings.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
This involves a trip behind the Iron Curtain, where cultural misunderstandings can quickly turn deadly serious.
—Entertainment Weekly, 10 Mar. 2026
But the astrological event, which happens when the planet of communication appears to move backward from our vantage point on Earth, fuels more than setbacks and misunderstandings.
—Maressa Brown, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misunderstandings
Noun
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Beatty said those early misinterpretations frequently determine what evidence exists later.—
Stephen Martin,
Oklahoma Watch,
13 Jan. 2026
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Doubts have been cast on jobs data due to misinterpretations of the labor bureau’s routine reviews of its statistics and its admissions about the difficulty of getting answers to its employment surveys.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
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The dynamic left senators convinced that the deal was the only way to move past their disagreements and reopen the Homeland Security Department.—
Stephen Groves,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
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There were disagreements over his war with Iran, pride over his immigration crackdown and lots of encouragement to avoid infighting as the Republican Party faces a difficult midterm election.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Mental mistakes have led to losses, such as SKC’s most recent 4-1 defeat to the Colorado Rapids on Saturday.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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Remote diagnostics are a lifeline for IT managers, but simply collecting data on system behavior over time can guide future purchasing decisions and help IT buyers and decision-makers avoid past equipment-acquisition mistakes.—
John Burek,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The trial was delayed for years due to motions, disputes over evidence, and calendar conflicts.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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For instance, disputes over the HOA’s authority to impose certain assessments can delay the resolution of financial issues, leaving homeowners uncertain about how to resolve their financial liabilities.—
Gary Singer,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Avoid money quarrels with everyone.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
8 Feb. 2026
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His quarrels with Massie and interest in relitigating the 2020 election seem to animate him more, too.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Feb. 2026
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But in a rare but potentially growing number of instances, local law enforcement officers say, frustrations on the Valley’s increasingly congested roads are escalating into threats, altercations and sometimes deadly violence.—
Rose Evans
Updated March 3,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Mar. 2026
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Lakewood police said officers returned to the area later after receiving reports of altercations, injuries, and a growing crowd of onlookers.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
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There have been controversies and debates over the extent to which the military should accommodate religious expression.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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His nearly 40-year career, though, has been marked by controversies.—
Richard A. Webster,
ProPublica,
24 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, the New Atheists were making hay of the fact that such faithful misapprehensions about nature were easily disproved by scientific discovery.—
Elizabeth Bruenig,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2026
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Ronald Reagan did not suffer from such misapprehensions.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Dec. 2025
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“Misunderstandings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misunderstandings. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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