1
as in to stumble
to make a mistake
we badly erred when we calculated the driving distance
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2
as in to trespass
to commit an offense
when we err, we must be willing to accept the consequences
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Recent Examples of err
There are often things best altered or shifted in novel adaptations, and a screen version can certainly err by being too true to the text.
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Anthony Paletta, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2025
But López erred again, this time throwing the ball into center field instead of recording the easy out.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
The California State Supreme Court overturned Peterson’s capital punishment, ruling in 2020 the trial court judge erred while selecting a fair and impartial jury.
—Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 12 Mar. 2025
Griffin launched a legal challenge and on April 4, a three-judge panel of the North Carolina court of appeals ruled 2-1 that the state's elections board erred in dismissing Griffin's protests about invalid election ballots.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
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Anthony Paletta, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2025
But López erred again, this time throwing the ball into center field instead of recording the easy out.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
The California State Supreme Court overturned Peterson’s capital punishment, ruling in 2020 the trial court judge erred while selecting a fair and impartial jury.
—Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 12 Mar. 2025
Griffin launched a legal challenge and on April 4, a three-judge panel of the North Carolina court of appeals ruled 2-1 that the state's elections board erred in dismissing Griffin's protests about invalid election ballots.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for err
Verb
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Still, many times, most seasoned and skilled leaders stumble from time to time.—
Phil Portman,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Meanwhile, the only truly happy artist in Ira’s friend group — played to uproarious perfection by Stanley Tucci — isn’t even much of an artist at all but a shameless name-dropper who seems to stumble into constant success without even trying.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
9 May 2025
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Locals who spoke to the outlets said that the industrial park had fallen into disrepair in recent years, and teenagers would often trespass onto the property.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
5 May 2025
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That investigation found two other Seattle police officers who also attended the rally had trespassed near the Capitol, and, on a disciplinary committee's recommendation, both were fired.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2025
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The stress of getting to your airport gate on time, coupled with the excitement of getting to your destination, can cause even the most seasoned of travelers to fumble at security checkpoints.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2025
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For example, if an officer sees someone swerving, fumbling with items, or clearly not paying attention to the road, the interior light might factor into a citation for reckless or inattentive driving.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 May 2025
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Without the puck, Nurse and Bouchard have the same weakness (read and react, wandering).—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Instead, Shuai wanders about pouring other people’s drinks.—
Caroline Framke,
Vulture,
2 May 2025
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When Cody trips and falls in the grass, his friends band together to comfort him and get him a bandage for his boo-boo.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
9 May 2025
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The 100th episode is an all-out celebration, with giant poultry, trips to the afterlife and even a cameo by Mark Hamill.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Last night, the Rockies were 0-for-7 after falling behind 1-2.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 May 2025
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Without employer pensions or consistent guidance, more of the retirement burden falls squarely on individuals.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 May 2025
Verb
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Gene and Wendell wouldn’t start to look for me until dark, and this bear was nothing to blunder into at night.—
Howard Copenhaver,
Outdoor Life,
23 Apr. 2025
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From this starting point, a global recession was a very low probability, but the Trump administration has blundered into one.—
Mike O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Before Jose Mourinho got the Chelsea job in 2004, playing 4-4-2 was the norm and few sides strayed from it.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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Set in the same massive farmhouse that passes down from one family to another, the film never strays too far from its main location, venturing out to wander the nearby fields or dip into a picturesque river separating East and West Germany.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2025
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“Err.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/err. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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