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
  • Editor’s Note: Please be mindful that this transcript does not go through our standard editorial process and may contain inaccuracies and grammatical errors.
    Steve Bender, Southern Living, 21 June 2025
  • These efforts would not only help to move toward rectifying historical inaccuracies, but also ensure that AI/AN communities receive equitable health resources and policy attention.
    Marcos Magaña, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2025
Noun
  • With very little margin for error, any misstep could lead to a steep correction.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • Making on-time payments, keeping your debt-to-income ratio low and checking your credit report for errors can all help boost your credit score and lower your rates.
    Liz Knueven, CNBC, 30 June 2025
Noun
  • Even with good intentions, these salon blunders are better avoided, according to experts.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 19 June 2025
  • Other big moments in Trump’s presidency include the leak of U.S. military attack plans to Atlantic editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg, what was widely considered to be the first major blunder of his second term.
    Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
Noun
  • Despite their miscues and statistical underperformance, the Sky front office has valued veteran players’ leadership and work ethic, which has been crucial for creating a stable foundation.
    Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
  • Some analysts downplayed the incidents as routine hiccups typical of a company testing a new product, while others viewed the miscues as a troubling sign for the capability of the technology, especially in light of favorable conditions sought out by Tesla.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 26 June 2025
Noun
  • One time as a junior, Turk tackled the running back and the quarterback and forced a fumble in the same play.
    Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 23 June 2025
  • Arrington is a two-way player at Mount Miguel, catching 31 passes for 527 yards and five touchdowns last season while registering 26 tackles, intercepting a pass and recovering a fumble as a cornerback.
    John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 June 2025
Noun
  • Here are the five hidden profile mistakes that stop your ideal clients getting in touch.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
  • My family has a history of a lot of the same mistakes, especially among the men.
    Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 27 June 2025
Noun
  • The script is lean enough that there really isn’t room for narrative flubs besides one breakdown that’s a bit too convenient.
    Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
  • Pam Bondi's early Epstein flub was a symptom of trying to do too much at once, and toss some meat to the base to keep them sated.
    Tal Axelrod, Axios, 20 May 2025
Noun
  • Under previous Israeli Prime Ministers, flagrant lapses of intelligence and military strategy were followed fairly quickly by hearings and dramatic results.
    David Remnick, New Yorker, 22 June 2025
  • Football has typically accepted these lapses and quietly moved on, adamant that the use of performance-enhancing drugs (PED) is primarily a problem for other sports.
    Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 20 June 2025

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“Errancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/errancy. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.

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