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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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Patients have craved a solution after years of encountering lists that are often filled with inaccuracies, most notably whether doctors participate in an insurance plan’s network.—
Bob Herman,
STAT,
19 Feb. 2026
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Across the internet, certain period-piece fans questioned not just the casting choice for Cathy (Margot Robbie is apparently, at 35, too old to play Emily Brontë's anti-heroine), but, above all, the historical inaccuracies in the costuming.—
Madeline Hirsch,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Industry guidance from Innovative Toll Solutions says common errors include misread license plates, toll tags that aren’t properly registered, duplicate transactions, or system glitches.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Feb. 2026
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Duran, who is in contention for a roster spot, had two iffy throws defensively in attempts to get a pair of speedy runners out, though neither were technically ruled an error.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Sadly, Israel will eventually not be as lucky as Magoo, who always manages to walk away from his blunders unscathed.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Soundstages in Los Angeles would be busy, thousands of people would be working in those few months early in the year, producing shows that ranged from all-time classics to all-time blunders.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Wellington forced 11 turnovers in the first half and turned those miscues into 15 points.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Feb. 2026
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These are all fixable issues but the Horns understand that the little miscues can add up to losses against better competition, especially on the road in this league.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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When everything unraveled Goalkeeper Meagan McClelland’s misjudgment on a high pass into the box allowed Alyssa Bourgeois to equalize in the 43rd minute.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Feb. 2026
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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
Noun
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Sports fans may forgive interceptions and fumbles.—
Bobby Zirkin,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Feb. 2026
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The singer took to social media on Tuesday to address the Ticketmaster fumble.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In the dugout, after hitting an RBI single off Zac Gallen, Kyle made the mistake of catching a video of the TV broadcast.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
21 Feb. 2026
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According to our cleaning pros, these are the most common mistakes people make with comforters, and simple fixes that keep them smelling clean all season.—
Farima Ferguson,
The Spruce,
21 Feb. 2026
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Her Venezuela flub drew much mockery and scorn from political rivals and opponents.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Feb. 2026
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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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“Errancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/errancy. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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