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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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Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content.—
Jeff Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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This article has been updated because an earlier version included an inaccuracy.—
Keenan Thompson,
Freep.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Mets have minimal room for error.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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There is a notable chance that the code will have some number of errors.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Shrader missed badly from 60 yards but Tillman’s infraction gave the Colts another untimed down and Shrader nailed the do-over to give Indy its first 2-0 start since 2009 and send the Broncos home with big regrets over their blunder.—
Arnie Stapleton,
Denver Post,
16 Sep. 2025
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Pittsburgh Steelers kick returner Kaleb Johnson suffered an unfortunate blunder during the team’s game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday afternoon.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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His miscues ultimately led to a 2-yard TD reception by Trautman that gave the Broncos a 21-13 lead.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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The former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback also said that CeeDee Lamb owed the Cowboys a good game to make up for his Week 1 miscues.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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His clap just before halftime created a fourth-down fumble.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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Teams exchange turnovers Carson Beck threw his second interception of the game, but USF promptly gave the ball back on a Byrum Brown fumble.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But Trump has seemed to suggest that the drone incident may have been a mistake.—
Michelle Stoddart,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
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Consumer Behavior Supports Continued Innovation One of leaders’ biggest mistakes during volatile periods is assuming all consumer behavior changes negatively.—
Talbott Roche,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In addition to the verbal flubs both Charles and Diana made, the groom forgot to kiss his bride following their vow exchange.—
Nicole Briese,
People.com,
29 July 2025
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That’s how many times French gameshow star Émilien won before losing his record-breaking 21-month streak from one flub.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
14 July 2025
Noun
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House Republicans will discuss a pilot program, set to lapse at the end of the month, that gives members extra money to spend on security in their districts at their weekly conference meeting this morning, per a person familiar.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Those lapses in officiating have just as much impact on the game as those that occur at the last second.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Errancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/errancy. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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