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 previous coaching staff and front office erred by leaving themselves in a position where they were felt forced to play Jason Marshall in the slot (unfair to him) when Kader Kohou went down with a knee injury. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026 Many investors err by assuming future forecasts are accurate, a flaw highlighted by a 2001 Pentagon memo. — Scott Lavelle, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 In a flurry of recent court filings, the three deputies’ attorneys argued that prosecutors erred when making their case to the grand jury. — Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 28 July 2026 Her lawyers argue that the judge wrongly assessed the effect of the posts, underestimated the seriousness of the meanings conveyed and erred in accepting Wilson’s substantial-truth defense. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for err

Recent Examples of Synonyms for err

Verb

But since then, Nosková has solidified while Sabalenka has stumbled, and the Czech has also gotten through some tough matches to reach this one.

— Ava Wallace, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Byron Nelson stumbles again Normally an area power, Trophy Club Byron Nelson is off to a rocky start.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of stumble

Verb

The Tohono O’odham Nation said that even if construction were contained to the Roosevelt Reservation, driving onto tribal land to access the area still constitutes trespassing.

— Mikella Schuettler, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
The Tohono O'odham Nation said that even if construction were contained to the Roosevelt Reservation, driving onto tribal land to access the area still constitutes trespassing.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of trespass

Verb

After Jordan fumbled away a screen pass, Maiava later found Mosley for that 68-yard score.

— Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
Balogun didn’t hurt his stock or his public image by walking away from Everton, a club that fumbled its way through another transfer window.

— Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of fumble

Verb

About an hour later, the hikers called the sheriff’s office for directions but eventually wandered off the Clear Creek Route and into Mud Creek Canyon.

— Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026
Outside, addicts wander peg-legged in the pulverizing triple-digit late summer heat, past attorneys in cream sport coats and copper-red ties.

— Jeff Weiss, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of wander

Verb

At one point Hussain, having to contend with more limited space in the box with another person in there, nearly trips over a box.

— Nick Miller, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Gillian Jacobs as Jerri Dougan Gerry was the starting quarterback for the Catfish at the beginning of the first season until Danny (Frankie Rodriguez) — the school mascot who helps turn Russ into Chad and keep up his illusion — trips him.

— Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of trip

Verb

The key to why scores are falling so widely may be found in an accompanying survey taken by students.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026
Volatility tends to ease in November, with the VIX falling around 4% as the midterm results remove a key political overhang and provide investors with greater clarity on the policy backdrop, said James Ooi, market strategist at Tiger Brokers.

— Joanna Ossinger,Justina Lee, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of fall

Verb

Only a blundering idiot could spoil such an alliance and threaten damage to Florida’s economy.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026
The Team Penske star just needed a moment to vent on his team radio about a pit crew blunder before charging from 17th to first for his second consecutive NASCAR Cup Series win at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026