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
Fans who erred on the side of negativity because the losses came more frequently than the wins.
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Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 2 June 2026
An error on a double-play ball right after put two on with nobody out, and another sacrifice bunt was erred on to score two more.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 2 June 2026
Why Capability Mapping Matters More Than Platforms Organizations commonly err by initiating modernization discussions around platforms rather than business capabilities.
—Kim Bozzella, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
As far as interviewing goes, everyone should err on the side of conservative.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 23 May 2026
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Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 2 June 2026
An error on a double-play ball right after put two on with nobody out, and another sacrifice bunt was erred on to score two more.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 2 June 2026
Why Capability Mapping Matters More Than Platforms Organizations commonly err by initiating modernization discussions around platforms rather than business capabilities.
—Kim Bozzella, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
As far as interviewing goes, everyone should err on the side of conservative.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 23 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for err
Verb
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Avila was crushed inside the Volkswagen, while Guevara allegedly stumbled to the Honda Accord, got inside, and drove off, according to court records.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
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When asked who played at Arrowhead Stadium, Comenencia stumbled for the name.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
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The government has no place to trespass on a founding principle of this nation.—
Molly Parker,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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As if breaking the law would offer a symbolic release from this double bind, the third video documents Liden trespassing into the apartment of an anonymous hoarder.—
Erika Landström,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Before that, when the Jets could have taken the lead on their opening drive, Allen fumbled on the Dolphins’ 1-yard line.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
12 June 2026
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The Spurs had one more chance, but Stephon Castle fumbled the inbounds pass and pandemonium at Madison Square Garden followed.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
Verb
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On our lunch break, we were given time to wander Paris and observe the city through the lens of our story.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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For something more unexpected, wander through Philadelphia's Magic Gardens or seek out the city’s iconic murals, part of one of the largest public art programs in the country.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Unfortunately, that last part seems to trip some people up.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Germany was awarded the penalty shot after Felix Nmecha was tripped in the box by Riechedly Bazoer.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 June 2026
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Scheffler, who fell nine shots behind with a pair of bogeys at the start, shot 32 on the back nine by chipping in from 65 feet on the 14th for the start of three straight birdies.—
Doug Ferguson,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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Overall homicides in the United States have fallen for four consecutive years, according to FBI data analyzed by the Washington Post.—
Sara-James Ranta,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 June 2026
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The consequences ranged from hobbling Reconstruction to hastening the end of the Ottoman Empire to poisonous deflation, and the blundering response by governments helped shape the modern world.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
6 June 2026
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Mike Trout presumably has witnessed every possible blooper, blunder and boo-boo in 16 seasons with the woeful Angels.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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In real-world testing, some Z Grills strayed only as much as 7 degrees in either direction once completely warmed up.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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The album never strays from its examination of this couple.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
12 June 2026
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“Err.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/err. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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