1
as in to stumble
to make a mistake
we badly erred when we calculated the driving distance
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2
as in to trespass
to commit an offense
when we err, we must be willing to accept the consequences
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Recent Examples of err
In the state’s petition to the justices, Louisiana’s attorney general argued that the 5th Circuit erred in allowing Tesla’s suit to move forward.
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Ella Lee, The Hill, 23 June 2025
Cobie Durant is in the final year of his rookie contract, and Emmanuel Forbes Jr. is trying to prove that the Washington Commanders erred by releasing the 2023 first-round pick last season.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
Social robots and service robots aim to avoid offense, erring toward polite airs, positive emotions, and obedience.
—IEEE Spectrum, 3 June 2025
There’s another big reason, analysts say, why year-end forecasts for the S&P 500 are trending low: Forecasters tend to err on the conservative side.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 28 June 2025
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Ella Lee, The Hill, 23 June 2025
Cobie Durant is in the final year of his rookie contract, and Emmanuel Forbes Jr. is trying to prove that the Washington Commanders erred by releasing the 2023 first-round pick last season.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
Social robots and service robots aim to avoid offense, erring toward polite airs, positive emotions, and obedience.
—IEEE Spectrum, 3 June 2025
There’s another big reason, analysts say, why year-end forecasts for the S&P 500 are trending low: Forecasters tend to err on the conservative side.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for err
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Symptoms include shivering, memory loss, stumbling, confusion and sleepiness.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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But the Mets’ rotation stumbled in the second half of June and into the All-Star break.—
Grant Brisbee,
New York Times,
22 July 2025
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Sheriff Nettleton explained that in Dal las’ mind, the officers were trespassing in his domain. Dallas has been formally charged with murder.—
Jim Zumbo,
Outdoor Life,
17 July 2025
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Deputies had responded to a woman who said her ex-boyfriend — later identified as Rendon — had trespassed with a handgun into her house with her four children inside, sheriff’s officials said.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 July 2025
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While that might seem to be a bit too optimistic for a franchise that has historically fumbled from a depth perspective, the team can’t rebuild an entire defensive depth chart in one year.—
Mike Kaye
July 14,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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Despite being ripe for a GOP takeover, the local committee fumbled its chance to usher another Republican into office, instead focusing on its inner feuds.—
Jolene Almendarez,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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Last year was the deadliest year recorded for children with autism who wandered, and nearly all in that record died from drowning, according to tracking from the association.—
Darcie Moran,
USA Today,
29 July 2025
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Each of the eight pet-friendly rooms has a different design, and guests can enjoy nearby restaurants and wander the surrounding Bellaire Court Historic District.—
Caroline Eubanks,
Travel + Leisure,
29 July 2025
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Families are driving instead of flying, opting for shorter getaways and looking for more budget-friendly options like cruises or trips closer to home.—
Adrienne Roberts,
Freep.com,
27 July 2025
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The soft fabric drapes beautifully without swallowing your petite frame whole, and the length hits right at the ankle to keep you from tripping over it.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 July 2025
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The Northern Territory has previously experienced cases of falling trees causing death, per the outlet.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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National Ice Cream Day is celebrated on the third Sunday of July, which falls on July 20 this year.—
Dina Kaur,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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Finally, Charlie displays his new skills while blundering through a read-aloud session in the library.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
8 Jan. 2025
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Some reasons why economists blundered on free trade In their new study, the China Shock economists throw a bit of shade on the economics profession for getting the effects of free trade so wrong in the past.—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
11 Feb. 2025
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Hope never strayed far from the community's mind: to this day, fresh flowers decorate her grave.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
14 July 2025
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Bob Marley almost never strays from the top spot on Billboard’s Reggae Albums chart.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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“Err.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/err. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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