1
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
Some of the stream's elements worked, but it was still plagued by technical mishaps.
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Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
Some bills memorably illustrated the absurdity of a system that turns ordinary mishaps into extraordinary revenues.
—Elisabeth Rosenthal, NPR, 20 Dec. 2024
Through a series of mishaps and mixed signals, the two eventually grow on each other.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024
From menopause to sleep mishaps that enter your bedroom to wreak havoc on a good night’s rest.
—Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 16 Dec. 2024
Final thoughts Out of all the memorable mishaps in Saturday Night Live's history, perhaps none are as infamous as Frank Zappa's gig as both host AND musical guest.
—Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 15 Dec. 2024
The casual setting allows for playful moments like helping each other up or laughing at small mishaps.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Sometimes when a quarterback is being aggressive, passes are tipped or other mishaps out of his control result in interceptions.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Holiday mishaps happen, but there's no need to panic.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
Some bills memorably illustrated the absurdity of a system that turns ordinary mishaps into extraordinary revenues.
—Elisabeth Rosenthal, NPR, 20 Dec. 2024
Through a series of mishaps and mixed signals, the two eventually grow on each other.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024
From menopause to sleep mishaps that enter your bedroom to wreak havoc on a good night’s rest.
—Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 16 Dec. 2024
Final thoughts Out of all the memorable mishaps in Saturday Night Live's history, perhaps none are as infamous as Frank Zappa's gig as both host AND musical guest.
—Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 15 Dec. 2024
The casual setting allows for playful moments like helping each other up or laughing at small mishaps.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Sometimes when a quarterback is being aggressive, passes are tipped or other mishaps out of his control result in interceptions.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Holiday mishaps happen, but there's no need to panic.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Mishaps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mishaps. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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