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as in wrong
having an opinion that does not agree with truth or the facts
you're incorrect about the date of the final exam—it's next Tuesday, not Wednesday
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as in inappropriate
not appropriate for a particular occasion or situation
chose the incorrect military uniform for the treaty ceremony
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as in erroneous
not being in agreement with what is true
an incorrect but not intentionally deceitful statement
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Recent Examples of incorrect
Many citations linked to existing studies, but the title, author or date were incorrect.
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Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 14 June 2026
At their worst, incorrect cleaning methods and techniques can sicken or kill you.
—Jolie Kerr, Washington Post, 14 June 2026
Some of them noticed inconsistencies in Parker's story — including that her ultrasounds had incorrect dates and the size of her belly didn't seem to align with her timeline.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
However, in my experience, that is an incorrect lens to view leaders through.
—Dr. Adil Dalal, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
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Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 14 June 2026
At their worst, incorrect cleaning methods and techniques can sicken or kill you.
—Jolie Kerr, Washington Post, 14 June 2026
Some of them noticed inconsistencies in Parker's story — including that her ultrasounds had incorrect dates and the size of her belly didn't seem to align with her timeline.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
However, in my experience, that is an incorrect lens to view leaders through.
—Dr. Adil Dalal, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incorrect
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But the truth may be that Anthropic is wrong about Mythos’ dangers, and that the government is taking a drastic action that could potentially hurt the US in the technology race with China.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
13 June 2026
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But it was soon revealed that the actors were given the wrong envelope by accountants from Pricewaterhouse Coopers, the firm charged with counting Oscar votes, keeping the results secret and organizing and handing out envelopes to presenters.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
13 June 2026
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There really isn’t anything inappropriate about our relationship.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
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Perhaps the way the fictional characters behave is inappropriate, but that's what made the show so funny.—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 June 2026
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The good news is, though, that while an erroneous freeze can cause big trouble with your bills, it can usually be reversed.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Judge Nicole Hopps last month increased his minimum term of incarceration to 60 years after granting his request to correct the erroneous sentence.—
Tom Olsen,
Twin Cities,
8 June 2026
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Early physical symptoms of heat illness may be mistaken for fatigue, thirst or exhaustion, according to Joslin.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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If identity theft or mistaken identity is involved, additional records may be necessary.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Sorsby and Texas Tech might also petition the NCAA to punish the Big 12 and other members for undermining a court order, improper conduct that the NCAA would ordinarily find problematic even if in this instance the NCAA is an adverse party to Sorsby.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
13 June 2026
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Federal authorities said the unsafe or improper use of drones, also known as unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), can pose risks to aircraft, law enforcement operations and people on the ground.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Poets, baseball players and musicians aside, Edwards said much of what has been presented about Rector — especially online — is inaccurate.—
Dan Kelly
June 16,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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JeffCo says that assertion is completely inaccurate, and the males listed on those rosters were coaches, trainers, and mascots, not athletes.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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As a result of the unsuitable conditions, Stevie was starving and dehydrated.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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There are significant worries that AI can readily go off the rails or otherwise dispense unsuitable or even egregiously inappropriate mental health advice.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The European Commission froze billions of euros in funds for Hungary in response to democratic backsliding led by Orbán, and concern lingers about the damage that can be done when one unhappy government insists on wielding its veto.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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Social media is making children unhappy and is designed to be addictive, Starmer said at a press conference.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
15 June 2026
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“Incorrect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incorrect. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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