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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
If all goes according to plan Thursday, the worst mishaps will just be Charmin caroming off onlookers.
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Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
18 June 2026
Now, the Malice star is revealing new details about the nuptials, including a couple of humorous mishaps that added to the unforgettable memories of the day.
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Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
Moreover, despite all of Reggie’s mishaps and his lifetime ban from the NFL, Monica has kept him financially sound and flourishing over the years.
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Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
11 June 2026
Just the mishaps that was happening last year.
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Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
Always purchase travel insurance that covers rental car mishaps, document everything obsessively, and dispute any suspicious charges to your credit card immediately.
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Christopher Elliott,
Mercury News,
1 June 2026
Ignoring them is said to risk misfortune such as flat tires, vehicle breakdowns and other mishaps.
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Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
Years of crashes from North Perry North Perry Airport has for years been synonymous with plane crashes or mishaps.
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Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
So, check the cooktop is properly seated before use to avoid mishaps.
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Jennifer Zyman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 May 2026
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
18 June 2026
Now, the Malice star is revealing new details about the nuptials, including a couple of humorous mishaps that added to the unforgettable memories of the day.
—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
Moreover, despite all of Reggie’s mishaps and his lifetime ban from the NFL, Monica has kept him financially sound and flourishing over the years.
—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
11 June 2026
Just the mishaps that was happening last year.
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Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
Always purchase travel insurance that covers rental car mishaps, document everything obsessively, and dispute any suspicious charges to your credit card immediately.
—
Christopher Elliott,
Mercury News,
1 June 2026
Ignoring them is said to risk misfortune such as flat tires, vehicle breakdowns and other mishaps.
—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
Years of crashes from North Perry North Perry Airport has for years been synonymous with plane crashes or mishaps.
—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
So, check the cooktop is properly seated before use to avoid mishaps.
—
Jennifer Zyman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mishaps
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The idea is to allow for accidents, miscommunications or misunderstandings that the participants agree should not scuttle talks.
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Small accidents, although no fault of your own, may cause this.
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Jessie blames technology for toy misfortunes, getting angry at all forms of technology, even those already discarded.
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Repairing Furniture There are few misfortunes greater than scratching a new piece of dark wood furniture.
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Beyond the solidarity such tragedies inspire and the accompanying political rhetoric, Rodríguez has little room to turn away any government willing to lend a hand during this crisis.
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Recent incidents across North Texas show just how quickly these tragedies unfold and why having a plan matters.
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“Mishaps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mishaps. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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