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as in accidents
a chance and usually sudden event bringing loss or injury
the usual mishaps of a family vacation
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as in misfortunes
bad luck or an example of this
mishap followed wherever he went
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Recent Examples of mishaps
The massive rocket has encountered a number of anomalies and failures since its debut in April 2023 ended in a premature explosion, including fiery mishaps both on the test stand and mid-flight.
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Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 15 May 2026
McIlroy’s day of mishaps But while a whole host of players made moves towards the leading pack, Rory McIlroy struggled throughout his opening round.
—Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
The cuts to flights come as the Army's aviation enterprise faces mounting scrutiny following a string of high-profile mishaps, much of that historically been attributed to fatigue and dwindling pilot flying time in recent years.
—Steve Beynon, ABC News, 13 May 2026
Such mishaps arise when an author asserts a statement of fact and asks AI for a citation, Topaz explained.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 13 May 2026
The episodes will capture the action on both sides of the camera, spotlighting menu planning, family drama, entrepreneurial spirit and cultinary mishaps set against the pressure of production deadlines.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 12 May 2026
In a world of tight connections and occasional baggage mishaps, that peace of mind is priceless.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2026
And as someone who’s perpetually running out the door at the last minute, this has saved me from countless hours steaming and one too many fashion mishaps.
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Here are details on the most delicious gluten-free chocolate chip cookies, and the gluten-free mishaps that are likely to become permanent residents in the snack cabinet.
—Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 15 May 2026
McIlroy’s day of mishaps But while a whole host of players made moves towards the leading pack, Rory McIlroy struggled throughout his opening round.
—Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
The cuts to flights come as the Army's aviation enterprise faces mounting scrutiny following a string of high-profile mishaps, much of that historically been attributed to fatigue and dwindling pilot flying time in recent years.
—Steve Beynon, ABC News, 13 May 2026
Such mishaps arise when an author asserts a statement of fact and asks AI for a citation, Topaz explained.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 13 May 2026
The episodes will capture the action on both sides of the camera, spotlighting menu planning, family drama, entrepreneurial spirit and cultinary mishaps set against the pressure of production deadlines.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 12 May 2026
In a world of tight connections and occasional baggage mishaps, that peace of mind is priceless.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2026
And as someone who’s perpetually running out the door at the last minute, this has saved me from countless hours steaming and one too many fashion mishaps.
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Here are details on the most delicious gluten-free chocolate chip cookies, and the gluten-free mishaps that are likely to become permanent residents in the snack cabinet.
—Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mishaps
Noun
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Nitrous oxide can impair judgment and coordination, increasing the risk of accidents.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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Predicting accidents rather than just responding to them could save thousands of lives.—
Andrew Rogers,
Washington Post,
14 May 2026
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Farmers markets — that humble and charming throwback to a bygone era — are also struggling with higher fuel prices, after weathering the economic calamities of the pandemic and other misfortunes.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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The Philadelphia singer-songwriter seeks out the mystical potential of quotidian misfortunes in a set of psychedelic-of-center bedroom pop songs.—
Lily Goldberg,
Pitchfork,
8 Apr. 2026
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Firstly, the inciting tragedies are not fresh in terms of time, even if the pain is still all too raw nearly 20 years after the fact.—
Josh Slater-Williams,
IndieWire,
19 May 2026
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But autopsy reports — one record of how these babies died — painted the clearest picture of these tragedies.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
18 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Mishaps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mishaps. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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