misplace
verb
mis·place
ˌmis-ˈplās 
misplaced; misplacing; misplaces
1
a
: to put in a wrong or inappropriate place
misplace a comma
b
: mislay
misplaced the keys
2
: to set on a wrong object or eventuality
his trust had been misplaced
Examples of misplace in a Sentence
I seem to have misplaced my keys.
Recent Examples on the Web
Hearing aids, like earbuds, can be easy to misplace too.
—
Christopher Null, WIRED, 20 Apr. 2024
The Biden administration recently proposed a rule that would allow the government to fine airlines for damaging or misplacing wheelchairs.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2024
The Proposition 1 campaign says the emphasis on locked facilities is misplaced and expects that much of the new housing will be built for higher-functioning people.
—Francine Kiefer, The Christian Science Monitor, 1 Mar. 2024
For now, though, these worries appear to be misplaced.
—David Leonhardt, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2024
Luggage gets lost, passports get misplaced and phones may not work at international destinations when they aren't connected to Wi-Fi.
To avoid the headaches and prepare for whatever may come your way (or what accidentally gets left behind), follow these simple tips.
—USA TODAY, 16 Apr. 2024
The Times’ attention paid to the Southern California monument was misplaced.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2024
There’s also misplaced trust in the entertainment value of squeezing every ounce of shock from the letters (such language!), while counting on knowing nods about what the key message is (female emancipation!).
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2024
Authorities didn’t name the detention officer accused of misplacing the housing sheet but said he was reprimanded, WDEF reported.
—Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 16 Feb. 2024
Christopher Null, WIRED, 20 Apr. 2024
The Biden administration recently proposed a rule that would allow the government to fine airlines for damaging or misplacing wheelchairs.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2024
The Proposition 1 campaign says the emphasis on locked facilities is misplaced and expects that much of the new housing will be built for higher-functioning people.
—Francine Kiefer, The Christian Science Monitor, 1 Mar. 2024
For now, though, these worries appear to be misplaced.
—David Leonhardt, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2024
Luggage gets lost, passports get misplaced and phones may not work at international destinations when they aren't connected to Wi-Fi.
To avoid the headaches and prepare for whatever may come your way (or what accidentally gets left behind), follow these simple tips.
—USA TODAY, 16 Apr. 2024
The Times’ attention paid to the Southern California monument was misplaced.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2024
There’s also misplaced trust in the entertainment value of squeezing every ounce of shock from the letters (such language!), while counting on knowing nods about what the key message is (female emancipation!).
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2024
Authorities didn’t name the detention officer accused of misplacing the housing sheet but said he was reprimanded, WDEF reported.
—Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 16 Feb. 2024
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“Misplace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misplace. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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