Synonyms of near miss

near miss

noun

as in narrow escape

a barely successful escape from something undesirable

a near miss with death prompted him to give up skydiving

Synonyms & Similar Words

• narrow escape
• close call
• hairbreadth escape
• close shave
• near escape
• squeaker

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• misfire

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of near miss

In an operating room, that is the difference between a near miss and a catastrophe. — Paula Ferrada, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2026

The near miss raised questions about why the commercial flight was cleared for takeoff while Marine One was preparing to depart, a period when airline traffic is typically halted around presidential helicopter operations. — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

East Carolina University gambling researcher Michelle Malkin pointed to anticipation, near misses and rapid repetition. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026

At least two ships were hit in the Strait of Hormuz in the past week, while several others reported near misses or warnings from entities claiming to represent Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, according to maritime data company Lloyd’s List Intelligence. — ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026