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Recent Examples of errancy
Traversing Central and Eastern Europe, New York, California, the Southwestern U. S., Buenos Aires, and Haiti, Reines resembles a cosmic outlaw, a modern-day wandering Jew, whose errancy and alienation disrupts illusions of order.
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Hannah Aizenman, The New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2019
Hannah Aizenman, The New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for errancy
Noun
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The estate had — here’s the one thing they were allowed to do: Check the film for factual inaccuracies.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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The estate had to check the film for factual inaccuracies.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The pressure to manage heavy caseloads, navigate complex legal systems and meet client demands often leaves little room for error (or rest).—
Raquel Gomes,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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That's detected by the cerebellum, and its goal is to minimize that error signal.—
Tim Stevens,
Ars Technica,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors A compilation video featuring three of Wheel of Fortune's most brutal blunders from over the years has become a cringe-watch on social media, scoring more than 4 million views — and fans have been sharing their frustrations.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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There’s a clear similarity here to the PUC’s original decision after a 2012 Edison blunder destroyed the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station.—
Thomas Elias,
The Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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One key to the Terps’ comeback in the second half was their ability to capitalize on the Nittany Lions’ miscues.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Mar. 2025
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The Razorbacks took advantage and scored 30 points off those miscues.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
23 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In the game’s turning point, one play after the Dolphins recovered a Jacksonville fumble in the end zone while down 17-7, Hill took a long pass from Tua Tagovailoa 80 yards for a touchdown.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
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Davis also had two interceptions, 11 pass breakups and two fumble recoveries in 13 games last season before suffering a broken jaw in Week 15 that ended his season.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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However, a few hours later, Party admitted that recording and teasing the song was a mistake.—
Angel Diaz,
Billboard,
27 Feb. 2025
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Closing Rockledge hospital is a mistake The recent decision by Orlando Health to close its Rockledge Hospital will cost lives in Cocoa.—
Letters to the Editor,
Orlando Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The after-debate pouncing on Walz’s flub marks a significant change in tone from how the two candidates interacted on stage.—
Koh Ewe,
TIME,
2 Oct. 2024
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Many defendants care primarily about resolving the case, being able to deduct the payment, and not being on the hook for any tax flubs the plaintiff makes.—
Robert W. Wood,
Forbes,
5 Nov. 2024
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As the White House takes control of the pool roster, the TASS staffer’s presence represents a potential security lapse on the White House’s part.—
Donald Judd and Liam Reilly,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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The video kicked off with a time lapse of Ripa sitting in a chair as makeup and hairstylists did their work, putting on the Glinda makeup and styling her blonde hair just like the character’s.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Errancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/errancy. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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