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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 because an earlier version included an inaccuracy.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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Fowler added, though, if someone wants to make a big stink about fraud without any actual evidence, that inaccuracy is the perfect sleight of hand.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
Noun
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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
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If the water tank was destroyed amid the larger US attack in response to the helicopter downing, Ball said the location makes an error in the weapon’s guidance unlikely.—
Gianluca Mezzofiore,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
Noun
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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
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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
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The Lynx had more turnovers (12) than fouls (11), with just one miscue in the second half.—
Mike Cook,
Twin Cities,
10 June 2026
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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
Noun
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Linda, meanwhile, survives the poisoning due to Bradley's misjudgment on the dosage.—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 May 2026
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One misjudgment could cost lives.—
John Tyler,
Forbes.com,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Marcus Mariota, who is 1-5 as the starter this season, threw an interception and lost a fumble as the Vikings finally enjoyed a stellar performance from every position group after stumbling badly through November to fall out of realistic contention for the playoffs.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Dec. 2025
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Mesidor also forced four fumbles.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
6 Dec. 2025
Noun
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And not to trust those results, showing examples of deepfakes, bias and rampant mistakes that will come back to bite if the students rely on the information.—
Andy Sheehan,
CBS News,
8 Dec. 2025
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The Chiefs built a dynasty on the back of their ability to overcome their own mistakes.—
Sam McDowell
Updated December 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 Dec. 2025
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But despite the early flub on the fourth hour, Melvin recovered and took a moment to praise Bush Hager’s efforts since Kotb’s exit from the program.—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
3 Nov. 2025
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The examples of late-game flubs are, unfortunately, endless.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Errancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/errancy. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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