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Recent Examples of misappropriation
Gastineau raises several claims, including breach of contract and misappropriation of his NIL.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Jurors in that case were told about the Lion Air misappropriation.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
There is a direct line of misappropriation from the theory of natural selection to the eugenics of Nazism and Jim Crow.
—Charles Finch, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2026
Prosecutors charged Westbrook for one count of misappropriation, three counts of grand theft, one count of presenting a false invoice for payment and four counts of filing false California tax returns.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
County auditors typically do not conduct criminal fraud investigations and are instead tasked with identifying systemic deficiencies and other issues that can increase risk related to fraud and fund misappropriation.
—John Lomax V, Houston Chronicle, 22 Feb. 2026
Alcorn calls it intentional copyright infringement and brand misappropriation.
—Andrea Guzmán, Austin American Statesman, 7 Feb. 2026
Roach was also charged with misappropriation of public monies.
—Michael Barba, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Jan. 2026
The suit alleged misappropriation of company funds, fraud and breach of fiduciary duty, among other allegations, as reported.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Jurors in that case were told about the Lion Air misappropriation.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
There is a direct line of misappropriation from the theory of natural selection to the eugenics of Nazism and Jim Crow.
—Charles Finch, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2026
Prosecutors charged Westbrook for one count of misappropriation, three counts of grand theft, one count of presenting a false invoice for payment and four counts of filing false California tax returns.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
County auditors typically do not conduct criminal fraud investigations and are instead tasked with identifying systemic deficiencies and other issues that can increase risk related to fraud and fund misappropriation.
—John Lomax V, Houston Chronicle, 22 Feb. 2026
Alcorn calls it intentional copyright infringement and brand misappropriation.
—Andrea Guzmán, Austin American Statesman, 7 Feb. 2026
Roach was also charged with misappropriation of public monies.
—Michael Barba, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Jan. 2026
The suit alleged misappropriation of company funds, fraud and breach of fiduciary duty, among other allegations, as reported.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misappropriation
Noun
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Rappa has been charged with two counts of embezzlement or misapplication by a fiduciary, two counts of larceny over $1,200, and the unauthorized practice of law.—
Riley Rourke,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Teams are required to demonstrate that there was a misapplication of the official playing rules, as opposed to an error in judgment by game officials, according to the NBA.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Did Biden officials find her embezzlement scheme iconic too?—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Apr. 2026
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After the younger pair witness a semi-violent altercation between the older two, the couples become intertwined in an ever-worsening web of blackmail, resentment, embezzlement, fraud and deception.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Commissioner issues his findings in his investigation into allegations of sign-stealing by the 2018 Boston Red Sox, in the wake of a similar investigation into the illicit doings of the 2017 Houston Astros.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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To no one’s surprise, Axios reported last week that Republicans have the gall to consider more stealing from health care and day care to pay for a budget bill containing as much as $200 billion to fund the Iran war and immigration enforcement.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The defendants have each been indicted on conspiracy to commit robbery and kidnapping.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The pair, both dressed in orange jail attire, admitted to second-degree murder and a slew of other offenses, including robbery, kidnapping and burglary.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Shootings way down as larceny climbs Crime in Boston is down about 1% so far this year compared to the same period last year, according to the Boston Regional Intelligence Center.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Gusich is also facing two counts of larceny, and Lichay is facing two counts of grand theft of over $20,000, less than $100,000.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Critics have blamed both Sheinbaum and López Obrador for carrying out few high-level prosecutions for graft and for weakening watchdog institutions charged with rooting out corruption.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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In this one, the book advance probably immunizes Vance from charges and temptations of Washington’s ubiquitous graft.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Jones has been charged with property theft, money laundering and evading arrest, police said.—
Corky Siemaszko,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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According to Village East co-op board vice president, Rachel, 57, a bookkeeper who asked to be identified by first name only, many building residents want a video intercom to prevent package theft and increase security.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Planning and thievery on this scale bespeaks a ring of metal poaching.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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Unlike Coop, whose thievery is driven by financial desperation, Hamm’s hypothetical motivation is pure mischief.—
Ryan Brennan
April 1,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Misappropriation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misappropriation. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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