as in to misconduct
to manage badly
the business was mismanaged so seriously that it eventually had to declare bankruptcy
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Recent Examples of mismanage
The power grid— privatized, mismanaged, and politically entangled—fails with alarming regularity.
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Israel Melendez Ayala, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
Republicans argue his administration mismanaged rebuilding efforts — turning recovery into a years-long ordeal for many North Carolinians.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026
Her ability to mismanage several things at once is truly remarkable.
—John Phillips, Oc Register, 20 Jan. 2026
So far, Johnson’s content has focused on California homelessness, suggesting that the state mismanaged funds to combat the issue.
—Makena Kelly Leah Feiger, Wired News, 15 Jan. 2026
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Israel Melendez Ayala, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
Republicans argue his administration mismanaged rebuilding efforts — turning recovery into a years-long ordeal for many North Carolinians.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026
Her ability to mismanage several things at once is truly remarkable.
—John Phillips, Oc Register, 20 Jan. 2026
So far, Johnson’s content has focused on California homelessness, suggesting that the state mismanaged funds to combat the issue.
—Makena Kelly Leah Feiger, Wired News, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mismanage
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In a social media post on Monday morning, Kuwait said a service building at a power generation and water desalination plant were damaged in an attack Sunday evening, killing one worker.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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At least 12 residents have been displaced after a three-alarm fire heavily damaged five homes in Pittsburgh's Bloomfield neighborhood, according to Pittsburgh Public Safety.—
Garrett Behanna,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Uthmeier said the Rooney Rule violates Florida law.—
Mac Engel
March 30,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
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Killing a civilian scientist would violate international law.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Over the next 15 months, Alameda County social workers received at least seven reports that the girl was being abused — warnings that repeatedly were mishandled or went unheeded, according to an investigation by the Bay Area News Group.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Like investigations were getting mishandled, employee investigations — which are a very big deal.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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But a ruling class that systematically blinds itself to the most profound longings of human beings will misunderstand and misgovern those under its sway.—
Benjamin and Jenna Storey,
WSJ,
12 Oct. 2021
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Prosecutors argue that Duckett was a monster in disguise who abused the badge and brutally raped and killed Teresa before dumping her body in a lake.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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The officer laughed and explained that someone had called in a report about a canine possibly being abused or in need of emergency veterinary care due to the noise.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Mismanage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mismanage. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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