errancy

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Recent Examples of errancy Traversing Central and Eastern Europe, New York, California, the Southwestern U. S., Buenos Aires, and Haiti, Reines resembles a cosmic outlaw, a modern-day wandering Jew, whose errancy and alienation disrupts illusions of order. Hannah Aizenman, The New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for errancy
Noun
  • Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content.
    H. Alan Scott, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
  • For example, the comments criticize the sections on sea level rise, noting the report failed to capture the acceleration of such trends, among other inaccuracies.
    Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Due to an editing error, a prior version of this report misstated what match Djokovic is playing Friday.
    Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Sabalenka ended the match with 43 winners compared to 27 errors; Pegula was 21 for 15.
    Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Buffalo, known for end-of-half blunders in past years, scored a field goal as the first half expired after moving the ball 48 yards in three plays (including a spike).
    Mike Sando, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
  • As competition heated up with Walmart, Target made what may be viewed by some in hindsight a profound blunder, another case of brand amnesia.
    Greg Petro, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • All four runs scored following a pair of Mets errors in the fifth, when Eric Wagaman had an RBI single and scored on Alonso’s miscue before Otto Lopez laced a two-run single.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2025
  • Turnovers, defensive miscues and poor communication are all characteristics that make up the rookie story.
    Tom Rende, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Jihaad Campbell played 92 percent of the defensive snaps in his NFL debut, finishing with a pass breakup and helping force a game-changing fumble.
    Zach Berman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Miami’s next drive ended after two plays when Colts nickel cornerback Kenny Moore II blind sided Tagovailoa for a sack fumble as a free blitzer coming from the right side, Tagovailoa’s blind side.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Having the confidence to make tough decisions, to trust your team, to learn from your mistakes, and to keep moving forward.
    WWD Staff, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
  • That, in my opinion, is a mistake.
    Arthur Azizov, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • In addition to the verbal flubs both Charles and Diana made, the groom forgot to kiss his bride following their vow exchange.
    Nicole Briese, People.com, 29 July 2025
  • That’s how many times French gameshow star Émilien won before losing his record-breaking 21-month streak from one flub.
    Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 14 July 2025
Noun
  • The Army has released its own report detailing several lapses in how officials leading Card's unit dealt with the reservist's spiraling mental health.
    Christopher Cann, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
  • His mother has obtained lawyers who are preparing a lawsuit over potential security lapses at Icon Brickell that allowed Kehl to access the building.
    David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025

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“Errancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/errancy. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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