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.
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However, this approach can be misplaced, as the issue is likely to fester and grow, and trust within the relationship will likely erode.
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Anna Shields, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
The thinking behind this strategy is flawed; however, studios validate feelings that might be misplaced rather than make a tactful argument for why musicals deserve a place on your watchlist.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 20 Nov. 2024
The other side: PBMs argue that the scrutiny is misplaced and should be directed at drug manufacturers.
—Peter Sullivan, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
Hawkins and Mangrum say the blame on the DJ is misplaced.
—Eleanor McCrary, The Courier-Journal, 1 Nov. 2024
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Anna Shields, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
The thinking behind this strategy is flawed; however, studios validate feelings that might be misplaced rather than make a tactful argument for why musicals deserve a place on your watchlist.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 20 Nov. 2024
The other side: PBMs argue that the scrutiny is misplaced and should be directed at drug manufacturers.
—Peter Sullivan, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
Hawkins and Mangrum say the blame on the DJ is misplaced.
—Eleanor McCrary, The Courier-Journal, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Misplace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misplace. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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