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
The company also vowed to appeal the finding that the driver was acting as an agent of the company, saying the judge erred on the instructions given to the jury.
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
That ruling, written by senior District Judge Roy Dalton, another Obama appointee, says the government erred by arguing ICE’s authority to indefinitely lock up migrants stems from a particular statute governing individuals seized at the border.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
While D’Amaro has credibility as a financial expert with deep expertise in resorts and parks, Walden has the creative chops to counter any potential criticism that the board has erred by appointing a finance-minded CEO to lead a creative company.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 3 Feb. 2026
This new singer recited turgid poetry over his new bandmates’ compositions, which erred towards brittle reggae and boogie.
—Brad Shoup, Pitchfork, 24 Jan. 2026
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
That ruling, written by senior District Judge Roy Dalton, another Obama appointee, says the government erred by arguing ICE’s authority to indefinitely lock up migrants stems from a particular statute governing individuals seized at the border.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
While D’Amaro has credibility as a financial expert with deep expertise in resorts and parks, Walden has the creative chops to counter any potential criticism that the board has erred by appointing a finance-minded CEO to lead a creative company.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 3 Feb. 2026
This new singer recited turgid poetry over his new bandmates’ compositions, which erred towards brittle reggae and boogie.
—Brad Shoup, Pitchfork, 24 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for err
Verb
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The scientists who stumbled on the rare recording are eager to use it for science.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
20 Feb. 2026
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Workers stumble upon historic burial site and 'incredibly rare' find during sewer project.—
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FOXNews.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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The people who trespassed at the Capitol, and committed disorderly behavior, enabled the mob violence.—
Scott MacFarlane,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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There is no ‘press pass’ to trespass on church property or conspire to invade religious worship.—
Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
17 Feb. 2026
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Do not fumble this opportunity to select a governor that is a true progressive candidate.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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In turn, the Heat fumbled it away.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Feb. 2026
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As the structures go up, penguins and seals wander by to observe the team’s progress.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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An old man wandering in the dark.—
Neil Senturia,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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Square-jawed detectives were tripping over corpses at midtown construction sites, blind vigilantes were redecorating Hell’s Kitchen with body parts and even poor Lester the doorman ended up dead in an Upper West Side courtyard fountain.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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Finland had a power play opportunity after a tripping call against Slovakia's captain, Tomas Tatar.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Tigers, particularly Mark Mitchell, put in a strong effort but fell short in Fayetteville, Arkansas, in a 94-86 loss.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
22 Feb. 2026
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Pielmeier expects the conditions to subside in much of Switzerland over the course of next week, once the new snow has stabilized, except in the south of the country where less snow has fallen.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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Yabusele started Monday and immediately racked up two blundering fouls in four minutes.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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Our party walked single file to minimize the chance of blundering onto private property.—
Christine Peterson,
Outdoor Life,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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And when receiving feedback on their performance in challenges from week to week, panel critiques frequently strayed from modeling prowess to aesthetics.—
Hunter Lacey,
Allure,
16 Feb. 2026
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Don’t stray from the recipe here!—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Err.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/err. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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