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as in accident
a chance and usually sudden event bringing loss or injury
the usual mishaps of a family vacation
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as in misfortune
bad luck or an example of this
mishap followed wherever he went
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Recent Examples of mishap
The result: time saved on sorting, money saved on half-full loads and laundry mishaps, and fewer pink socks that were once white.
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Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2025
Freeman experienced swelling in his ankle in the wake of the mishap, and required extensive sessions of treatment from the team’s training staff.
—Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2025
Fans of the musical will know that Act Two of the show takes on a much darker tone than the first half, with Elphaba and Glinda put at odds and the former’s grip on her own magic leading to chaotic mishaps.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 2 Apr. 2025
Dennis Mitchell was an only child whose helpful intentions often ended in mishap.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2025
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Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2025
Freeman experienced swelling in his ankle in the wake of the mishap, and required extensive sessions of treatment from the team’s training staff.
—Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2025
Fans of the musical will know that Act Two of the show takes on a much darker tone than the first half, with Elphaba and Glinda put at odds and the former’s grip on her own magic leading to chaotic mishaps.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 2 Apr. 2025
Dennis Mitchell was an only child whose helpful intentions often ended in mishap.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mishap
Noun
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After losing her 6-year-old daughter to a tragic accident, one mother honored her child through friendship bracelets at the 2024 Era’s Tour Comments Diane Harrell lost her daughter, Isla Grace, in March 2024 after a tragic accident involving a drunk driver.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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He was charged with reckless driving, evading responsibility involving property damage, improper passing, failure to drive in the proper lane, following too closely resulting in an accident and first-degree reckless endangerment.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2025
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Marking the start of the solar calendar, it’s known for its anything-goes water festivities: Participants armed with water guns, buckets, and hoses splash each other in a symbolic cleansing of sins and washing away of misfortunes that allow a fresh start in the new year.—
Lisa Wong Macabasco,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
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But someone’s misfortune is always another bettor’s blessing.—
Vik Chokshi,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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While King's career has been fruitful, she's also experienced tragedy in her personal life.—
EW Staff,
EW.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Holland was attempting a routine landing when the tragedy occurred, and was not performing any stunts, Boggs said.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Mishap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mishap. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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