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
Her more recent everyday manis have erred on the more modest side, extending just past her fingertips.
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Marci Robin, Allure, 2 Oct. 2025
The reports seem to err toward Samsung Galaxy Watch devices and OnePlus smartwatches.
—PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2025
If the review finds that the health provider erred on either front, federal health officials could require them to reduce the bill to match the original estimate or the median price insurers pay.
—Katheryn Houghton, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
Others have erred by suggesting publicly and falsely that rape victims can’t get pregnant.
—Laurie Kellman, Twin Cities, 23 Sep. 2025
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Marci Robin, Allure, 2 Oct. 2025
The reports seem to err toward Samsung Galaxy Watch devices and OnePlus smartwatches.
—PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2025
If the review finds that the health provider erred on either front, federal health officials could require them to reduce the bill to match the original estimate or the median price insurers pay.
—Katheryn Houghton, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
Others have erred by suggesting publicly and falsely that rape victims can’t get pregnant.
—Laurie Kellman, Twin Cities, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for err
Verb
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Although the discovery has only now been formally studied, cavers from the Czech Speleological Society first stumbled upon the phenomenon in 2022 during an expedition in Vromoner Canyon.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Uber reported strong growth in its third-quarter earnings report on Wednesday, but stumbled on the bottom line after absorbing a $479 million charge for what the company described as undisclosed legal and regulatory matters.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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More than two years after the fatal shooting, Lorincz maintained her side of the story that the kids had trespassed on her property and threatened her life.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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On Monday, authorities received reports of a shirtless man trespassing at a residence in Bedias – located about 150 miles south of Alvarado – the previous day, the Grimes County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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After taking an early 3-0 lead and forcing the Ravens to punt on their opening series, Tahj Washington fumbled after a catch and Baltimore’s Alohi Gilman scooped it up and returned it to Miami’s 7, setting up Jackson’s first touchdown pass to Mark Andrews.—
Andre Fernandez,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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In Week 2, McCarthy played poorly, throwing two interceptions and fumbling three times.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Rio has several bairros, or neighborhoods, but Barros prefers to wander the winding streets of the bohemian Santa Teresa neighborhood, a hilly district with an artistic vibe, colonial architecture, and panoramic views of the city.—
Dobrina Zhekova,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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Kyle MacLachlan was wandering around the Paramour Estate in Silver Lake, the lavish former home of silent film star Antonio Moreno and his wife and oil heiress Daisey Canfield last night.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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In between all of that, a botched tripping call early in the second quarter took a huge pass play off the board for Miami, which would have gotten the Dolphins inside Baltimore’s 10-yard line.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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McDaniel was blunt about his view of the tripping call against Ollie Gordon that negated a long completion to Jaylen Waddle.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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And King Priam, at great personal risk, shows up with a ransom and falls on his knees and clasps Achilles’ hand.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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As Semafor previously reported, many inside the magazine were excited by Guiducci’s arrival, believing the old Vanity Fair was moving too slowly, had fallen too far outside the zeitgeist, and had lost some of its sheen.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Dodgers manager Dave Roberts blundered in his late bullpen choices, allowing the Phillies to make it 4-3 in the ninth inning, which is the way the game ended.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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Did Netanyahu blunder into the most dangerous rupture in U.S.–Israel relations since Dwight Eisenhower forced Israel out of Sinai?—
Dan Perry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Fortunately for City, Eli Junior Kroupi strayed two yards offside while awaiting a simple tap-in.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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Each calendar includes a mix of classics and more interesting festive blends far removed from the stereotypical holiday flavors that so easily stray into Bath and Body Works scented candle territory.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Err.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/err. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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