as in mistake
a wrong judgment
treating her opponent as an intellectual lightweight was a serious miscalculation on her part
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Recent Examples of miscalculation
However, while more nuclear weapons clearly bring heightened risks of catastrophic miscalculation and misstep, there could be benefits.
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Charlie Campbell, Time, 28 Mar. 2026
The miscalculation quickly went viral and drew criticism from fans and analysts, some questioning the team’s approach and decision-making heading into the game.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 14 Mar. 2026
This time around, DeRosa has likely learned from Yankees manager Aaron Boone’s miscalculation and will call upon Hill in a squeeze.
—Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2026
The Ripple Fries fiasco was yet another operational miscalculation made in the name of the company’s ethos.
—Bloomberg, Daily News, 26 Feb. 2026
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Charlie Campbell, Time, 28 Mar. 2026
The miscalculation quickly went viral and drew criticism from fans and analysts, some questioning the team’s approach and decision-making heading into the game.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 14 Mar. 2026
This time around, DeRosa has likely learned from Yankees manager Aaron Boone’s miscalculation and will call upon Hill in a squeeze.
—Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2026
The Ripple Fries fiasco was yet another operational miscalculation made in the name of the company’s ethos.
—Bloomberg, Daily News, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for miscalculation
mistake
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Unfortunately, admitting mistakes doesn’t come easily for many people.—
Hartford Courant,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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To avoid this big mistake, figure out in advance exactly how deep the hole should be, and be careful not to dig any deeper.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Miscalculation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/miscalculation. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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