MISPERCEPTIONS Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

misperceptions

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plural of misperception

as in misconceptions

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misconceptions

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This weekend though, Dodgers president and another member of the ownership group, Stan Kasten, addressed it, clearing up several misconceptions and pointing out that the story has little to do with the team.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Student responses feed into a connected Canva Sheet, showing progress and misconceptions that teachers can act on.

— Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

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