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Recent Examples of misappropriation
Alcorn calls it intentional copyright infringement and brand misappropriation.
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Andrea Guzmán, Austin American Statesman, 7 Feb. 2026
Here, the relevant evidence is from as far back as 49 years ago and alleged trademark misappropriation started in 1989, when the gold jacket was used for the 1989 Hall of Fame induction.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The audit found no indication of fraud or misappropriation of funds, according to the law firm that conducted the probe.
—Ross Palombo, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
The suit alleged misappropriation of company funds, fraud and breach of fiduciary duty, among other allegations, as reported.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
While initially very popular among his people, by 2013, multiple scandals — including romantic affairs, financial misappropriation and an infamous elephant hunting trip to Africa — led the King to abdicate and pass the throne to his youngest child and only son, King Felipe.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Prosecutors reportedly revealed Laffitte’s misappropriation of funds allowed Murdaugh to pay off fraudulent loans and personal debts, further cementing that his assistance was pivotal in allowing Murdaugh to keep his financial crimes in motion over the course of several years.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
The real estate developer who angered Benbrook residents this past summer with his plan to build in a floodplain has been indicted on felony charges in Parker County for alleged misappropriation of funds and theft.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2025
The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages and brings claims for breach of fiduciary duty, misappropriation of trade secrets and fraudulent concealment, among several others.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 22 Sep. 2025
Andrea Guzmán, Austin American Statesman, 7 Feb. 2026
Here, the relevant evidence is from as far back as 49 years ago and alleged trademark misappropriation started in 1989, when the gold jacket was used for the 1989 Hall of Fame induction.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The audit found no indication of fraud or misappropriation of funds, according to the law firm that conducted the probe.
—Ross Palombo, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
The suit alleged misappropriation of company funds, fraud and breach of fiduciary duty, among other allegations, as reported.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
While initially very popular among his people, by 2013, multiple scandals — including romantic affairs, financial misappropriation and an infamous elephant hunting trip to Africa — led the King to abdicate and pass the throne to his youngest child and only son, King Felipe.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Prosecutors reportedly revealed Laffitte’s misappropriation of funds allowed Murdaugh to pay off fraudulent loans and personal debts, further cementing that his assistance was pivotal in allowing Murdaugh to keep his financial crimes in motion over the course of several years.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
The real estate developer who angered Benbrook residents this past summer with his plan to build in a floodplain has been indicted on felony charges in Parker County for alleged misappropriation of funds and theft.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2025
The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages and brings claims for breach of fiduciary duty, misappropriation of trade secrets and fraudulent concealment, among several others.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misappropriation
Noun
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In its worst forms, paranoia is a misapplication of the tools of attention, devotion, and care, scuttled by dread, the oppression of the unknown, and a lack of support.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
5 Feb. 2026
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That conclusion rests on a profound misapplication of pediatric bioethics principles.—
Amy Caruso Brown,
STAT,
30 Jan. 2026
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The smear sites have alleged, without substantiation, that targets engaged in — among other activities — extortion, embezzlement, prostitution, drug dealing and human trafficking.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Montgomery County District Attorney's Office announced that Burrell High School boys' basketball coach Michael Fantuzzo was arrested and charged with multiple felonies in connection with alleged embezzlement of nearly $250,000 from the Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Forty-eight percent of employees surveyed with toxic bosses highlight credit-stealing as a main offense.—
Chris Lipp,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Correa was the most vocal Astro to defend their title after the sign-stealing was discovered.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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Wilcox has a prior criminal history that includes convictions in Nebraska for Hobbs Act robbery, use of a weapon during a violent crime, and the armed robbery of an armored car, as well as convictions for bank robbery in Iowa and various other financial offenses, according to court documents.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
11 Feb. 2026
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Keith Brown, 58, was charged with first-degree murder, three counts of first-degree robbery and several other crimes, local Fox affiliate KTVI reported.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Police obtained a warrant charging Roman with first-degree robbery and third-degree larceny.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
12 Feb. 2026
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Victoriano is currently serving a state prison sentence for rape, indecent assault and battery on a person over 14 years of age and larceny under $1,200.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
6 Feb. 2026
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These are based on procedures requiring around 3,000 grafts.—
WIlliam Jones,
Sacbee.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Instead, the maximum number of grafts possible is transplanted to achieve the best medical outcome for the patient.—
Karen “KH” Koehler
February 4,
Miami Herald,
4 Feb. 2026
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Owen Masters, 42, of West Bend, is facing two felony theft by contractor counts with an amount between $2,500 and $5,000 and a third felony count with an amount between $10,000 and $100,000, according to a criminal complaint filed in Milwaukee County Circuit Court.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Reports of catalytic converter and even taillight thefts are nothing new.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
5 Feb. 2026
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The ball pressure and thievery of Tomczak was crucial in Sandburg’s half-court pressure that generated more turnovers for Andrew with 16 than made baskets with 12.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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But Sweeney’s raid of the Toronto Maple Leafs of Minten and a 2026 first-rounder for Brandon Carlo may become his highest act of thievery.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Misappropriation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misappropriation. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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