goings-on

noun

Definition of goings-onnext
as in malpractice

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  1. malpractice
  2. hanky-panky
  3. indiscretion
  4. misdeed
  5. crime
  6. familiarity
  7. impropriety
Noun
  • Jurors in New Mexico have awarded a man more than $412 million in a medical malpractice case that involved a men's health clinic that operates in several states.
    CBS News, CBS News, 28 Nov. 2024
  • His deprivation of care is not only medical malpractice, but a violation of his constitutional rights.
    Lauryn Overhultz, Fox News, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of malpractice
Noun
  • But there was no hanky-panky, and in fact the two couples had dinner together every week for two years after Dirty Dancing wrapped.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2024
  • On my ride with Boaz and Javadi, a Waymo operator suddenly joined us on the audio system, not to inform us that hanky-panky is prohibited, but to say that two passengers did not have their seat belts fastened.
    Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2024
Definition of hanky-panky
Noun
  • Regardless of sincere apologies years after the indiscretions first occurred, ball players on the Astros were granted immunity during Major League Baseball’s investigation which was met with intense criticism.
    Wayne G. McDonnell, Jr., Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
  • In the process, gossip comes to light, and indiscretions ruin the hopes of some.
    Gerrad Hall, EW.com, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of indiscretion
Noun
  • Upon connecting all the dots on Sarah, the airport project, John's murder, and Jamie's various misdeeds, the two agree the latter is in a whole lot of hot water.
    EW.com, EW.com, 2 Dec. 2024
  • At the same time, Andy’s past misdeeds are roaring back to haunt him.
    Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2024
Definition of misdeed
Noun
  • In general, a 2005 federal law shields gun manufacturers and dealers from liability from crimes committed with their products.
    Nick Penzenstadler, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
  • In one of those cases, Trump was charged with crimes related to his efforts to overturn his loss in the 2020 national election.
    Dan Mangan, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of crime
Noun
  • This is familiarity and extravagance at the same time.
    Andy Wang, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Meanwhile, household names have been increasingly speaking out about their personal use of these drugs, which increases familiarity and curiosity among the public.
    Bob Woods, CNBC, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of familiarity
Noun
  • Although the president isn’t subject to conflict of interest laws, most presidents have adhered to them anyway to avoid any appearance of impropriety.
    Allison Morrow, CNN, 28 Nov. 2024
  • The people involved have denied any allegations of bias or impropriety.
    Gaby Del Valle, The Verge, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of impropriety
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