as in to misunderstand
to make an incorrect judgment regarding
they miscalculated how difficult the mountainous trek would be
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Recent Examples of miscalculate
An elderly prisoner named the Abbé Faria, hoping to burrow through the bricks and mortar to the outside, has miscalculated and tunneled into the adjoining cell.
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Michael Dirda, The New York Review of Books, 19 Mar. 2026
But Iran may have miscalculated the resolve of its neighbors.
—Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 14 Mar. 2026
Union officials have complained about the district’s accounting after officials recently admitted to miscalculating a $3.6 million loss of funds due to over-budgeting on vacant positions this year.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
More players mean more scenarios for people to miscalculate.
—Andreas Kluth, Twin Cities, 17 Aug. 2025
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Michael Dirda, The New York Review of Books, 19 Mar. 2026
But Iran may have miscalculated the resolve of its neighbors.
—Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 14 Mar. 2026
Union officials have complained about the district’s accounting after officials recently admitted to miscalculating a $3.6 million loss of funds due to over-budgeting on vacant positions this year.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
More players mean more scenarios for people to miscalculate.
—Andreas Kluth, Twin Cities, 17 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for miscalculate
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In an interview with Flow Space, Vonn talks about the campaign, her new definition of resilience, and a message for those who may misunderstand her.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
16 Apr. 2026
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This latter position fundamentally misunderstands the PRC’s determination to absorb Taiwan; expressing weakness is more likely to invite a Chinese invasion.—
Michelle Kuo,
The Dial,
14 Apr. 2026
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But never underestimate Michael.—
Jen Murphy,
Robb Report,
26 Apr. 2026
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Don’t underestimate the sand in the mortar!—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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Planting in the wrong light Sun and shade requirements are easy to misjudge, especially as mature trees grow in and once-sunny beds become dappled over time.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2026
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Democratic former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa said voters misjudged the race early on.—
Steve Large,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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There was confusion at first about whether a shooting had occurred or whether plates dropping to the floor had been mistaken for gunshots.—
Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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When a Southern California resident spotted a fleshy purple organism on the shore, she might have been forgiven for mistaking it for a fungus.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Miscalculate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/miscalculate. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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