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as in mistakes
an unintentional departure from truth or accuracy
a report on the earthquake contained several unfortunate errors
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as in crimes
a breaking of a moral or legal code
we have all committed errors in our lives and strayed from the path of righteousness
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as in delusions
a false idea or belief
the story only spread the error by repeating the misinterpreted statistics
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Recent Examples of errors
In other words, some of those 110-year-olds might just be clerical errors.
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Rachel MacPherson, Outside, 11 Jan. 2026
After months of harping on these errors in film study and practices, Kerr finally went to an unconventional method to inspire change.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2026
The team also had to avoid even tiny vertical or horizontal errors that could cause collapse or flooding.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 11 Jan. 2026
To make large profits from parking fees to make up for his terrible management of tax dollars and his expensive real estate errors should be unacceptable.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
This copy may not be in its final form, may be updated and may contain minor transcription errors.
—ABC News, 11 Jan. 2026
The petition is separate from an appeal Troconis has filed alleging there was insufficient evidence to convict her and that several errors were made during the trial.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 10 Jan. 2026
Together, these outcomes suggest that maintaining the flow of property tax revenue took precedence over ensuring the system was fully accurate and durable — leaving homeowners to absorb the consequences of unresolved errors.
—Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Orlando dominated the home stretch, however, by capitalizing on a string of Celtics errors.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for errors
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Mimi Teller, Development Communications Manager with the American Red Cross, said one of the biggest mistakes people make is not having a kit.—
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Curiosity as a long-term strategy Murugesan urges aspiring AI professionals to embrace continuous learning, seek mentors, and treat mistakes as part of the learning process.—
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His failure to accomplish his objectives does not mitigate the profoundly dangerous nature of his crimes.—
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The county saw a reduction in major crimes, according to the police department, during the summer of 2025.—
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However, mental health experts now warn that for a small group of vulnerable people, long and emotionally charged conversations with AI may worsen delusions or psychotic symptoms.—
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The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke said paralytic dementia symptoms can include delusions along with memory and language problems.—
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Williamson County based Ramsey Solutions has also come up with an effective guide to avoid any regifting blunders.—
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There are worse things than watching Black, Rudd, and Zahn play three gormless morons on a mid-life misadventure, but almost every scene and setpiece is constructed with a haphazardness that blunders away their charm.—
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Welfare advocates, long highly critical of the San Jose animal shelter, are warning of a potential legal fight if the agency fails to improve animal care — accusing the city of neglect, gross negligence and repeating violations of state law.—
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Some of those fees, like the Fish and Game Preservation Fund, have absolutely nothing to do with traffic violations.—
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This week’s challenge tests your memory of 21st-century books that were inspired by ancient myths, legends and folk tales.—
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Because of this rare condition, superstitions and myths have permeated certain African countries, both positive and negative.—
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That, plus the lack of talent and cap space thanks to the sins of the Deshaun Watson contract, for which general manager Andrew Berry was somehow spared, makes life difficult for whatever quarterback(s) start for the Browns in 2026.—
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Yet what elevates the show is its focus on gender relations and atoning for the sins of the past, adding layers of depth beyond its lurid plotting and somewhat ridiculousness.—
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Inside a mesmerising hall of mirrors inspired by Houdini's illusions, massages with seasonal Hungarian essential oils and rejuvenating mud wraps release any and all tension.—
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Her sister, Kali, has the power to create illusions, so the Eleven that everyone witnessed in her final moments could have been fake, and the real Eleven could have slipped away without being detected.—
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“Errors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/errors. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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