as in misses
to fail to understand the true or actual meaning of
you misunderstood that poem because you took everything so literally
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Recent Examples of misunderstands
That approach fundamentally misunderstands the trajectory of modern medicine.
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Sreedhar Potarazu,
Baltimore Sun,
14 June 2026
This misunderstands the nature of modern protectorates, such as Palau or the Marshall Islands.
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Barry Scott Zellen,
Hartford Courant,
12 June 2026
But this approach fundamentally misunderstands human social nature.
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Clay Routledge,
Fortune,
23 May 2026
According to Massenburg, what the world often misunderstands is that neo-soul was never created as a gimmick for commerce.
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Datwon Thomas,
VIBE.com,
22 May 2026
In a way, the old joke about the doughnut and coffee cup misunderstands the power of topological thinking.
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Konstantin Kakaes,
Quanta Magazine,
20 May 2026
This latter position fundamentally misunderstands the PRC’s determination to absorb Taiwan; expressing weakness is more likely to invite a Chinese invasion.
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Michelle Kuo,
The Dial,
14 Apr. 2026
This vision misunderstands the trajectory of technological change and the distinctive contributions that humans make to collaborative endeavors.
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Akhilesh Tripathi,
Forbes.com,
12 Mar. 2026
Offshore planning that relies primarily on obscurity misunderstands how transparent global finance has become.
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Ascend Agency,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
Sreedhar Potarazu,
Baltimore Sun,
14 June 2026
This misunderstands the nature of modern protectorates, such as Palau or the Marshall Islands.
—
Barry Scott Zellen,
Hartford Courant,
12 June 2026
But this approach fundamentally misunderstands human social nature.
—
Clay Routledge,
Fortune,
23 May 2026
According to Massenburg, what the world often misunderstands is that neo-soul was never created as a gimmick for commerce.
—
Datwon Thomas,
VIBE.com,
22 May 2026
In a way, the old joke about the doughnut and coffee cup misunderstands the power of topological thinking.
—
Konstantin Kakaes,
Quanta Magazine,
20 May 2026
This latter position fundamentally misunderstands the PRC’s determination to absorb Taiwan; expressing weakness is more likely to invite a Chinese invasion.
—
Michelle Kuo,
The Dial,
14 Apr. 2026
This vision misunderstands the trajectory of technological change and the distinctive contributions that humans make to collaborative endeavors.
—
Akhilesh Tripathi,
Forbes.com,
12 Mar. 2026
Offshore planning that relies primarily on obscurity misunderstands how transparent global finance has become.
—
Ascend Agency,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misunderstands
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But the story misses a scary thing about Big Tech.
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When a race team misses a shipment, the impact is immediate.
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Finally, the policy misconstrues preventative care.
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Pulling one habit out of that mix and calling it the secret misreads the science.
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When Louis invites him back to his apartment to start the interview, Daniel misreads the vibe and takes off his shirt.
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At the same time, Carter (Finn Little) mistakes Oreana's (Natalie Alyn Lind) attention for something more.
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Over time, these habits become normalized, and the team mistakes low conflict for health.
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When a customer-facing agent misinterprets policy, trust erodes instantly.
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Despite that promise, reports indicate the tool often misinterprets requests.
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