Definition of misusagenext

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Recent Examples of misusage That misusage was quickly corrected, but the Bears never found a way to get Everett involved and Kmet’s opportunities in the passing game were too few as the season unfolded. — Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misusage
Noun
  • Harpe was fired, along with five other SPD employees, after an internal investigation uncovered Flock misuse.
    — Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Investigators are looking into both the origin of the funds and their alleged misuse.
    — Constance Malleret, Christian Science Monitor, 17 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Another man decided to report to police additional abuse by Moore, who was the man’s babysitter, after speaking with Hamilton in 2010, according to court records and Hamilton’s campaign.
    — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Another 16% experienced discriminatory comments or abuse, while 10% experienced physical aggression.
    — Andrew Adam Newman, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026

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“Misusage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misusage. Accessed 25 Oct. 2026.

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