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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
Sometimes when a quarterback is being aggressive, passes are tipped or other mishaps out of his control result in interceptions.
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Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Holiday mishaps happen, but there's no need to panic.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Mercury stations direct later that day, clearing up misunderstandings and mishaps in your love life.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Swifties have also made the same quip throughout the pop star's history-making tour, citing the viral mechanical mishaps Swift has endured throughout the two-year, worldwide trek.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
The Alabama offense did the defense no favors with four turnovers, but the defense allowed just six points from those mishaps.
—Kennington Smith Iii, The Athletic, 1 Dec. 2024
During the course of filming the 1939 classic about Kansas teen Dorothy Gale (Judy Garland) who’s swept away to a magical land by a powerful tornado, multiple accidents and mishaps occurred.
—Eric Andersson, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
Blake Lively isn't afraid to laugh at her baking mishaps!
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024
Whether calming nervous contestants or steering a live show through unexpected mishaps, Woolery exuded confidence and poise.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Holiday mishaps happen, but there's no need to panic.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Mercury stations direct later that day, clearing up misunderstandings and mishaps in your love life.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Swifties have also made the same quip throughout the pop star's history-making tour, citing the viral mechanical mishaps Swift has endured throughout the two-year, worldwide trek.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
The Alabama offense did the defense no favors with four turnovers, but the defense allowed just six points from those mishaps.
—Kennington Smith Iii, The Athletic, 1 Dec. 2024
During the course of filming the 1939 classic about Kansas teen Dorothy Gale (Judy Garland) who’s swept away to a magical land by a powerful tornado, multiple accidents and mishaps occurred.
—Eric Andersson, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
Blake Lively isn't afraid to laugh at her baking mishaps!
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024
Whether calming nervous contestants or steering a live show through unexpected mishaps, Woolery exuded confidence and poise.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
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“Mishaps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mishaps. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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