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as in blunders
a wrong judgment
they made a mistake when they thought the young pitcher was ready to be called up to the major leagues
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as in errors
an unintentional departure from truth or accuracy
made a mistake on the exam that almost cost her a passing grade
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as in misunderstands
to fail to understand the true or actual meaning of
the auctioneer mistook my nod for a bid, and I ended up buying a painting I don't even like
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as in underestimates
to make an incorrect judgment regarding
you seriously mistake me if you think I scare so easily
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as in confuses
to fail to differentiate (a thing) from something similar or related
she mistook physical attraction for love
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mistakes
Noun
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Check your credit report for errors One way to quickly increase your credit score is to review your credit report for any errors that could be negatively impacting you.—
Dan Avery,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2025 -
Beginning this week, attempting to connect your phone to a second-gen Chromecast or Chromecast Audio results in untrusted device or authentication errors.—
Ryan Whitwam,
Ars Technica,
11 Mar. 2025
Verb
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But what happens when a broadcasting channel misses the most crucial part of the action?—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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Use Airtable to track client progress, then set up an automation in Zapier to alert you when a client misses two sessions in a row or stops completing tasks.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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But for both Atlantic Division opponents to get back to the playoffs before the Red Wings is concerning at a minimum and speaks to the missteps Detroit has made.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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By delivering only relevant content, maintaining responsible email practices and being transparent about data usage, brands can avoid common missteps that undermine trust.—
Katie Jewett,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Mistakes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mistakes. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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