ERR Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

err

verb

ˈer

Definition of err

as in to stumble

to make a mistake we badly erred when we calculated the driving distance

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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 The battery life errs more on the average side and lacks magnetic charging, but the $450 discount makes up for it. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026 But both the pilot and air traffic controllers erred, thinking the plane was clear of the mountains. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 Oct. 2026 Designing for human error works; exhorting humans not to err does not. — Alan Rencher, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026 Our team found that not only can these devices err substantially in their measurements of calories burned, but those errors also increase as the wearer’s body fat percentage rises. — Jason Kostrna, The Conversation, 21 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for err

Recent Examples of Synonyms for err

Verb

There was upset after upset, and a few teams were on the verge of stumbling as well.

— David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Next week will bring major risks for a stock market that's trying to find its footing as the AI trade continues to stumble, with several megacap earnings, a Federal Reserve meeting and a key inflation report in store.

— Sarah Min, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of stumble

Verb

Those who visit the site are trespassing, and Rafford said the owner cites safety concerns.

— Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 22 Oct. 2026
Israel wages war on childhood because a Palestinian child at play is already trespassing upon the future Israel has reserved for itself.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of trespass

Verb

On the first play of Rutgers' next drive, Surace was sacked at the Rutgers 8 and fumbled with Northwestern’s Jamaal Johnson recovering.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
The Chiefs actually missed a 43-yard field goal that would have won the game in regulation — after Justin Houston forced Lamar Jackson to fumble — but won the game with a short kick in overtime.

— Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of fumble

Verb

And maybe trips like this can help the nomad way of life survive.

— Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Oct. 2026
Up until tonight, Raman has done a good job of communicating a message of hope and change, while Bass, as the incumbent, has repeatedly tripped on her record over the biblically bad four years of her first term.

— Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of trip

Verb

In most cases where the acquirer is en route to paying a price amounting to a humongous PE, the acquirer’s stock falls.

— Shawn Tully, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
The Orionid meteor shower creates one of the most brilliant displays in the night sky each fall — but this year’s celestial event may have a dimmer showing due to a bright moon.

— Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of fall

Verb

Whether China and the United States blunder into war before that window closes will be among the defining questions of the coming years.

— NIALL FERGUSON, Foreign Affairs, 20 Oct. 2026
And while there wasn’t as big of a return for the rest of the afternoon, the Dolphins appear good for at least one special teams blunder a game.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of blunder

Verb

Matthew Stafford does not typically stray much from comments about sticking with his process.

— Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
With Johnson rarely straying from the topic during his tight set, Katie Zacharia’s five-day stint got what will probably be its best tribute and final bit of attention.

— Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2026