1
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
Keep an eye on his defense in left field, as the natural center fielder has had some mishaps out there since the end of last season.
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Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2025
The fans' reactions to Hadwin's mishap were all over the place.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 23 Mar. 2025
SpaceX, which launches Starship from its Starbase in South Texas, is now working with the Federal Aviation Administration to investigate the second consecutive mishap, which occurred March 6.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
This serendipitous mishap sets the stage for a love story.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2025
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Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2025
The fans' reactions to Hadwin's mishap were all over the place.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 23 Mar. 2025
SpaceX, which launches Starship from its Starbase in South Texas, is now working with the Federal Aviation Administration to investigate the second consecutive mishap, which occurred March 6.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
This serendipitous mishap sets the stage for a love story.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mishap
Noun
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What if Gemma was at fault for the accident and seriously harmed or killed another person?—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
21 Mar. 2025
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Connected sensors track environmental hazards, which secure rapid response to prevent accidents.—
Oleg Fonarov,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Miami’s misfortune with close games and big leads hasn’t dissuaded Spoelstra’s goal to maximize each possession and win every game, even if his roster is significantly different from five months ago.—
James Jackson,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Healthy bodies are the only thing that can make a difference at Madison Square Garden, but where there is great demand, misfortune would have it there is also a great shortage.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
27 Mar. 2025
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And that March, tragedy struck when three people died in a fatal crowd surge at her concert with Finesse2tymes in Rochester, N.Y.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
21 Mar. 2025
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The rush occurred mere weeks before Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach’s planned announcement of their spa updates; the tragedy in Los Angeles simply moved up the timeline for the quiet, coastal community’s merits as a luxury wellness hub.—
Jessica Ourisman,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Mishap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mishap. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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