as in inaccuracy
Related Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
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
Hannah Aizenman, The New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for errancy
Noun
-
For one, the data was self-reported, which can introduce inaccuracies.—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
2 June 2026
-
His attorney, Joe Pace, disputes that claim and says the government relied heavily on inaccuracies in an old plea agreement that stated Munoz began dealing drugs before becoming a citizen.—
Jaclyn Diaz,
NPR,
2 June 2026
Noun
-
Mexico opened the scoring in the ninth minute when Quiñones capitalized on a defensive error by South Africa and fired a shot down the middle, between the legs of goalkeeper Ronwen Williams.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
-
As each flaw and error in the early development of vaccines became clear, researchers and practitioners responded, fixing problems as they were identified.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
Noun
-
Read on to see the beauty blunders, silly styling and overall head-to-toe outfits that these stars regret.—
Tanisha Bhat,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
-
The base-running blunder by Alcántara, a prospect acquired in the Anthony Rizzo trade with the New York Yankees at the 2021 trade deadline, is just one example of how this team is pressing.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
8 June 2026
Noun
-
Victor Wembanyama knew his misses and miscues cost the San Antonio Spurs in Game 2 of the NBA Finals.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
9 June 2026
-
But as the wheels came off late in Game 2, with Canady allowing a seventh-inning home run to Texas’s Kayden Henry, followed by all those fielding miscues, one wondered whether the burden of being the bad guys finally did them in.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
Noun
-
Aside from a misjudgment that led to Brighton’s equaliser last month, Danso has been excellent and a significant reason why Tottenham avoided the drop under the Italian.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
-
But the ball was misplayed in left field and a baserunning misjudgment allowed Kennedy to get the potential tying run into a rundown.—
Ethan Hanson,
Daily News,
23 May 2026
Noun
-
In a Week 14 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals, Smith recovered a fumble and returned it 78 yards for a touchdown — the fifth-longest fumble return in franchise history.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 June 2026
-
Despite a record-flirting sack season and excellent production against the run in 2025, the Broncos tied for the second-fewest fumbles recovered of any NFL defense last year.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
9 June 2026
Noun
-
Ahead, cleaning expert Sofia Martinez, CEO and cleaning expert at Sparkly Maid Austin, and Lea Grandin, social media manager and content creator at AspenClean, explain how to use vinegar to clean your oven, plus the common mistakes to avoid.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
13 June 2026
-
Young people make destructive mistakes and deserve a path back.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 June 2026
Noun
-
An unusual insult in Grease came to be thanks to a flub on an actor's part.—
Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 June 2026
-
Faizan’s flub let his two remaining competitors back in, since all three misspelled during the round.—
Ben Nuckols,
Fortune,
27 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Errancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/errancy. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
