miscommunication
noun
mis·com·mu·ni·ca·tion
ˌmis-kə-ˌmyü-nə-ˈkā-shən 
: failure to communicate clearly
There was miscommunication between the reporter and her editors.
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Ottawa had taken a lead earlier in the third period when a miscommunication between Karlsson and Parker Wotherspoon led to a breakaway and an eventual Tim Stützle goal.
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Josh Yohe, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
For Wisconsin couples balancing seasonal logistics, vendor availability, and guest travel, having a single planning hub reduces stress and miscommunication, especially when plans evolve.
—K.h. Koehler, jsonline.com, 1 Feb. 2026
But in true Rose family fashion, there was some miscommunication on who exactly was being honored.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Jan. 2026
For destination couples or busy professionals, this digital coordination reduces miscommunication and keeps everyone, from planners to florists, aligned.
—Anton Lucanus, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
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Josh Yohe, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
For Wisconsin couples balancing seasonal logistics, vendor availability, and guest travel, having a single planning hub reduces stress and miscommunication, especially when plans evolve.
—K.h. Koehler, jsonline.com, 1 Feb. 2026
But in true Rose family fashion, there was some miscommunication on who exactly was being honored.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Jan. 2026
For destination couples or busy professionals, this digital coordination reduces miscommunication and keeps everyone, from planners to florists, aligned.
—Anton Lucanus, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
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“Miscommunication.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/miscommunication. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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