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
The organization claimed Republicans rushed the process and erred in assigning the neighborhood’s voting precinct to two congressional districts.
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Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
Rogers argued that the commission erred in its findings, including by allegedly considering new evidence from Timeless in ways that were unfair to the process.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 12 May 2026
In a state that can err on the side of over-development and endlessly trendy dining, Cedar Key offers something quieter, more authentic, and perhaps more compelling—dishes that hearken back to Old Florida, as pure and unadulterated as it was meant to be.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Somewhere along the way, pot roast has picked up a reputation for erring on the dry or flavorless side.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026
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Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
Rogers argued that the commission erred in its findings, including by allegedly considering new evidence from Timeless in ways that were unfair to the process.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 12 May 2026
In a state that can err on the side of over-development and endlessly trendy dining, Cedar Key offers something quieter, more authentic, and perhaps more compelling—dishes that hearken back to Old Florida, as pure and unadulterated as it was meant to be.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Somewhere along the way, pot roast has picked up a reputation for erring on the dry or flavorless side.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for err
Verb
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In other words, voters didn’t accidentally stumble into supporting term limits.—
Jovani Patterson,
Baltimore Sun,
16 May 2026
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The Bucs gave up nearly 26 points per game in the final two months of the season while stumbling to a 2-7 finish.—
John Romano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 May 2026
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Walking on private ground without permission is clearly trespassing in Montana.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
14 May 2026
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Washington explained what happened the night a man trespassed onto airport property, and then was hit and killed by an airplane in the process of takeoff.—
Chierstin Roth,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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The stress of getting to your airport gate on time, coupled with the excitement of getting to your destination, can cause even the most seasoned of travelers to fumble at security checkpoints.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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Santillan appears to be fumbling away his opportunity, allowing nine runs (eight earned) over his last five appearances.—
Mike Barner,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Some were like Rex, found wandering the streets and turned in to the sanctuary.—
Alina Hartounian,
NPR,
18 May 2026
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Neighbors said Dahir would frequently wander around, according to WDRB.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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But in the dark, Yara was just trying their best not to trip over young clumps of prickly pear.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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Perhaps the best signal for how tech platforms have taken over the TV-ad world can be seen with ad sales executives from traditional entertainment companies tripping over themselves to tout their advanced data, their new agentic ad buying tools, and other advanced ad tech.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2026
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Only two were earned, but they were all deserved after Rodón fell apart in the third frame.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2026
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Chelsea’s squad demographic falls somewhere in between but is probably closer to the former than the latter, and a football legend with his resume should not encounter the authority problems faced by owner BlueCo’s previous hires.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Becerra blunder The first ad that grabbed my attention was a quick-turn by San José Mayor and gubernatorial candidate Matt Mahan (still stuck in single-digit polling numbers), who jumped on Xavier Becerra’s first major mess-up.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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Right now, the source of the disruption in the airline industry is the President’s blundering rather than a financial meltdown that originated on Wall Street.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Halsey, ethereally draped in sheer white fabric, barely strayed from her post, receiving a steady procession of old friends throughout the night.—
Clara Molot,
Vanity Fair,
17 May 2026
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Rayner is a favorite of members who think the party has strayed too far from its working-class roots and those who want the party to do more to boost the minimum wage and raise taxes on the rich.—
Danica Kirka,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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“Err.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/err. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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