astray
adverb or adjective
1
: off the right path or route : straying
2
: in error : away from what is proper or desirable
Examples of astray in a Sentence
I think we were led astray by the unfortunate similarity of the two names
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Sales have certainly perked up, but whether history remembers the J250 as taking the path that saved the badge or leading it astray remains to be seen.
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Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026
The slightest alteration can cause something to go astray, which is magnified when everyone in the stadium expects each snap to be perfect.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
In many cases, the issue is something simple, like an incorrect address or a piece of mail that went astray.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Breakfast is a more casual affair on the patio, where fresh smoothies, fruit, and granola keep the wellness crowd on the straight and narrow—until traditional Sicilian cakes and pastries such as apricot cake lead them astray.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
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Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026
The slightest alteration can cause something to go astray, which is magnified when everyone in the stadium expects each snap to be perfect.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
In many cases, the issue is something simple, like an incorrect address or a piece of mail that went astray.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Breakfast is a more casual affair on the patio, where fresh smoothies, fruit, and granola keep the wellness crowd on the straight and narrow—until traditional Sicilian cakes and pastries such as apricot cake lead them astray.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
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“Astray.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/astray. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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astray
adverb or adjective1
: off the right path or route
2
: in or into error
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