misspeaking

verb

Definition of misspeakingnext
present participle of misspeak
as in misstating

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  1. misinterpreting
  2. falsifying
  3. cooking
Verb
  • Since then, Brolin has come to understand this as a common occurrence and recognizes the real wrongdoing was on him for misinterpreting the situation.
    Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 24 Nov. 2024
  • After starring in a Saturday Night Live sketch about your favorite hippo’s favorite hippo, Bowen Yang is over fans misinterpreting his jokes.
    Stephen Daw, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of misinterpreting
Verb
  • In March, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill that allows police to immediately arrest squatters and charge trespassers with a felony for any intentional damage and a misdemeanor for falsifying a lease.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Moreover, as remote proctoring systems continue to evolve and transcripts carry additional performance information, falsifying an ever-larger set of data will become increasingly difficult.
    Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of falsifying
Verb
  • Frozen cheese can dry out and become crumbly, but may used in cooking.
    Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
  • What Temperature To Cook Chicken The USDA also says that the minimum temperature for cooking chicken should be 325°F in the oven—any temperature lower than that puts it at risk for carrying bacteria.
    Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of cooking
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“Misspeaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misspeaking. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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