misspeaking

present participle of misspeak

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for misspeaking
Verb
  • Simpson was misinterpreting life expectancy statistics and their bearing on Social Security.
    Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Semisonic blasted the White House for using the song without their approval, and for misinterpreting the message behind it.
    Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 17 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Allen was charged with four counts of second-degree official misconduct and one count each of pattern of official misconduct, theft by deception, tampering with public records or information, falsifying or tampering with records and computer theft.
    Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2025
  • In response to the report, the Judiciary Committee on Tuesday modified a bill that increases penalties for falsifying police records to extend those penalties to detention records.
    Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Those who enjoy cooking and entertaining will appreciate the generous gourmet chef’s kitchen with state-of-the-art appliances and a casual dining space, as well as a butler’s pantry for additional storage and prep.
    Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Roasting it in a low 250-degree oven ensured even cooking and gave us a larger safety net to prevent overcooking.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Misspeaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misspeaking. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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