as in mistake
an unintentional departure from truth or accuracy
the slightest miscue could make the trapeze artist lose his grip and fall to the mat below
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Recent Examples of miscue
Michael Cox, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Shortly afterwards, the Juve no.10 miscued on a cross from the lively Andrea Cambiaso, only for the Bianconeri to recreate the opportunity just minutes later through Conceicao and this time Yildiz would make no mistake.
—Adam Digby, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 11 July 2025
There was another defensive miscue that Volpe was involved in in the fourth inning.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 15 June 2025
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Noun
After the break, Raphinha lobbed against the crossbar and Robert Lewandowski miscued when presented with the game’s simplest chance (although a VAR review might have disallowed the goal for offside).
—Michael Cox, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Shortly afterwards, the Juve no.10 miscued on a cross from the lively Andrea Cambiaso, only for the Bianconeri to recreate the opportunity just minutes later through Conceicao and this time Yildiz would make no mistake.
—Adam Digby, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Verb
While the right-hander did deliver his first quality start since June 11, Buehler had two notable miscues.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 11 July 2025
There was another defensive miscue that Volpe was involved in in the fourth inning.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 15 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for miscue
Noun
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Skull emoji: This emoji is often used to mock someone's mistake or appearance.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
21 July 2025
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But when mistakes are punished or hidden, innovation stops in its tracks.—
IESE Business School,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Verb
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Even the most seasoned founders can misjudge the boundaries of these regimes.—
Irina Heaver,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Such risks are particularly acute for recreational paddlers, boaters, and families, as people may misjudge the risk due to the pleasant atmosphere above water.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Its acquisitions in consumer banking were at worst blunders and at best decent deals struck in pursuit of a doomed strategy.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
21 July 2025
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Consider how McDonald's had to end an experiment with AI drive-thru ordering due to blunders that led to customer frustration and viral videos on social media.—
Rishi Kumar,
Forbes.com,
17 July 2025
Verb
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Despite years of legal experience, judges often miscalculate a defendant’s risk of committing another crime.—
Robert Pearl,
Twin Cities,
14 June 2025
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Aside from underestimating the vulnerabilities of Russia’s military, analysts have suggested that Moscow also miscalculated the support Russia would receive from Ukrainians in the country’s east who have close ethnic ties to Russia.—
Ben Horne,
The Conversation,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Without a robust knowledge foundation, these early wins can mask serious risks—from compliance breaches to costly decision errors.—
Stéphane Donzé,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Pilot error caused the crash, according to a final report from the National Transportation Safety Board.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
Verb
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But the officer botched the turn and instead hit the garage’s sidewall.—
Nick Sibilla,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Critics, including some prominent Republicans and Democrats, have accused the Justice Department of botching a review of files on the disgraced financier.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA Today,
27 July 2025
Verb
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Lately, all Nam-hyeok’s busts are bungled and the not-so-dynamic duo must deal with double crosses and blown covers.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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There were many reasons the agency bungled the law's implementation.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
20 July 2025
Verb
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But New York Attorney General Letitia James found his administration significantly miscounted the number of nursing home deaths.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
25 May 2025
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An exhausted grad student may miscount the number of times two mice bump noses.—
Celia Ford,
Vox,
7 Dec. 2018
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“Miscue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/miscue. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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