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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
Parenting is a journey–one full of joys, mishaps, and a whole lot of learning.
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Devonne Goode, Parents, 10 Apr. 2025
While most kids’ shows feature some kind of villain or protagonist who is behind the mishaps that the heroes must contend with, Mighty MonsterWheelies doesn’t have a bad guy.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 8 Apr. 2025
The day's mishaps didn't end with the medication mix-up, either.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
As transit mishaps and unexpected delays disrupt their plans, father and son discover new ways to connect and communicate, revealing how detours can make shared destinations more meaningful.
—Xian Horn, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
This will help keep the carrot steady without risking any safety mishaps.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2025
After the game, NBA fans ripped Westbrook for his crucial mishaps that led to the Nuggets' loss.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
However, that was overshadowed by Westbrook's mishaps in the final seconds of the game.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
Occasional mishaps Lakeland resident Mary Miller began volunteering with Ideas for Positive Living as a substitute Messenger in 2007.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 30 Mar. 2025
Devonne Goode, Parents, 10 Apr. 2025
While most kids’ shows feature some kind of villain or protagonist who is behind the mishaps that the heroes must contend with, Mighty MonsterWheelies doesn’t have a bad guy.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 8 Apr. 2025
The day's mishaps didn't end with the medication mix-up, either.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
As transit mishaps and unexpected delays disrupt their plans, father and son discover new ways to connect and communicate, revealing how detours can make shared destinations more meaningful.
—Xian Horn, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
This will help keep the carrot steady without risking any safety mishaps.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2025
After the game, NBA fans ripped Westbrook for his crucial mishaps that led to the Nuggets' loss.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
However, that was overshadowed by Westbrook's mishaps in the final seconds of the game.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
Occasional mishaps Lakeland resident Mary Miller began volunteering with Ideas for Positive Living as a substitute Messenger in 2007.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 30 Mar. 2025
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“Mishaps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mishaps. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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