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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.
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Hannah Aizenman, The New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2019
Hannah Aizenman, The New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for errancy
Noun
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This story was updated to because an earlier version included an inaccuracy.—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
17 Jan. 2026
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The many myths and inaccuracies that surrounded him not only disguised the bloody, chaotic and cynical reality of Ramírez’s activities, but greatly assisted them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The lawyers had requested that the Justice Department website be temporarily shut down and that an independent monitor be appointed to ensure no further errors occurred.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Feb. 2026
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This story has been updated with new information, to reframe parts of the story and to correct spelling errors.—
Steve Patterson,
Florida Times-Union,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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With a regulation win in their sights, the Sabres allowed the score-tying goal with 26 seconds left in regulation and then made a defensive blunder in overtime to allow Jake Guentzel a clean breakaway for the game-winning goal.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Seeking to avoid another blunder, board members formalized the succession planning, establishing a committee led by Gorman, who instituted a more rigorous evaluation.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Chapek’s miscues were magnified because Iger didn’t fully exit the organization.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
3 Feb. 2026
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On the other end of the court, Florida had only two miscues, and Alabama — one of the fastest teams in the country — finished with a meager 3 fast-break points.—
Jim Root,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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And no doubt this thinking won’t satisfy those many who feel this was an egregious misjudgment.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
28 Jan. 2026
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Ullrich stresses the role of tactical mistakes and misjudgments, not least by the far left, which shortsightedly refused to compromise its beliefs and join with more moderate groups to oppose democratic backsliding.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
16 Dec. 2025
Noun
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However, with 14 interceptions and a dozen fumbles, Darnold remains a turnover machine relative to other quality starters across the league.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
29 Jan. 2026
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The Patriots have allowed two TDs in the three games while the defense scored one against the Texans and recovered a fumble to set up a 12-yard TD drive in a 10-7 victory over the Broncos.—
Josh Dubow,
Twin Cities,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Instead, recruitment mistakes saw their recent troubles compared to United’s since 2013.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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The open availability of this kind of material poses a threat not only to migrants and activists but anyone with a digital footprint, because depending on AI to sort through it will inevitably lead to mistakes.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The only lowlight for the Cowboys was Leon Lett’s infamous flub on a long fumble return for what should’ve been a touchdown.—
R.J. Coyle,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Dokoupil has had a rocky start in his new position, including having an on-air flub during his very first broadcast.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Errancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/errancy. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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