Synonyms of near misses

near misses

noun

plural of near miss

as in narrow escapes

a barely successful escape from something undesirable

a near miss with death prompted him to give up skydiving

Synonyms & Similar Words

• narrow escapes
• hairbreadth escapes
• close calls
• near escapes
• close shaves
• squeakers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• misfires

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of near misses

Though her substance use wouldn’t reach the breaking point until the mid-eighties, Stevie experienced a flood of health issues and near misses well beforehand. — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2026

In the last two years alone, PSG have won nine trophies — and finally become the dominant force in Europe after years of frustrating near misses. — Tom Burrows, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

The evolution of terrorism Law enforcement spends much of its focus on plots that happened and attacks that became near misses through hapless bad actors. — Mark Morales, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026

Shelton has had plenty of near misses, which made this victory feel like a breakthrough. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 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

Lawler has also become outspoken about sharing Littleton's experience, saying utilities can learn from one another when attacks or near misses occur. — Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 4 Aug. 2026

In the weeks that follow, these frustrating near misses pile up all across the city. — Literary Hub, 15 July 2026