misallocated

Definition of misallocatednext
past tense of misallocate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for misallocated
Verb
  • Ian Patton, a Long Beach resident, said most parts of the investigation into the 2015 explosion were withheld.
    Jasmine Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
  • If the audit flags an inconsistency, the refund is withheld.
    Peter Sadera, Sourcing Journal, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Four minutes into the second half, a goal by Fullerton’s Luke Buehler was disallowed because of a penalty.
    Martin Henderson, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Chinakhov scored six goals in January, had one disallowed and hit the post or crossbar on numerous occasions.
    Josh Yohe, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The Board of Directors denied Buchanan's reappointment to a full five-year term last October.
    Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Hubbard denied the students' accusations.
    Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • More than 300 district judges in Minnesota and elsewhere have so far rejected the government’s mandatory detention policies, ordering detainees released or granted bond hearings.
    Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 6 Feb. 2026
  • That happened recently in Kansas City – where voters rejected a new stadium – and Philadelphia, where the team reversed its decision to build the arena near the city’s Chinatown.
    Gidon Jakar, The Conversation, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Trump subsequently condemned the image but refused to apologize.
    Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Prior to her death, Phillips had refused meals over multiple days while in the Tarrant County Jail.
    Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Feb. 2026
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“Misallocated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misallocated. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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