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as in fumbled
to make a mistake
we badly erred when we calculated the driving distance
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as in fell
to commit an offense
when we err, we must be willing to accept the consequences
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Recent Examples of erred
Environmental groups argued Thursday state regulators erred by voting late last year to let Georgia Power add historic amounts of electricity capacity to serve data centers, arguing the company didn’t prove all of the power supplies were needed.
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Drew Kann, AJC.com, 13 Feb. 2026
The judge denied him a certificate of appealability, writing that Waltz failed to show that reasonable jurors would find his claims valid or that the court erred.
—Alexandria Burris, IndyStar, 11 Feb. 2026
The company also vowed to appeal the finding that the driver was acting as an agent of the company, saying the judge erred on the instructions given to the jury.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
That ruling, written by senior District Judge Roy Dalton, another Obama appointee, says the government erred by arguing ICE’s authority to indefinitely lock up migrants stems from a particular statute governing individuals seized at the border.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
While D’Amaro has credibility as a financial expert with deep expertise in resorts and parks, Walden has the creative chops to counter any potential criticism that the board has erred by appointing a finance-minded CEO to lead a creative company.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 3 Feb. 2026
This new singer recited turgid poetry over his new bandmates’ compositions, which erred towards brittle reggae and boogie.
—Brad Shoup, Pitchfork, 24 Jan. 2026
The Florida Supreme Court found that the trial court erred in handling the aggravating factors of his case and ordered a new sentencing.
—CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
Defendants of course argued that the trial court erred in denying their special motion because Wunsch had not proven up each element of his claims with admissible evidence.
—Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026
Drew Kann, AJC.com, 13 Feb. 2026
The judge denied him a certificate of appealability, writing that Waltz failed to show that reasonable jurors would find his claims valid or that the court erred.
—Alexandria Burris, IndyStar, 11 Feb. 2026
The company also vowed to appeal the finding that the driver was acting as an agent of the company, saying the judge erred on the instructions given to the jury.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
That ruling, written by senior District Judge Roy Dalton, another Obama appointee, says the government erred by arguing ICE’s authority to indefinitely lock up migrants stems from a particular statute governing individuals seized at the border.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
While D’Amaro has credibility as a financial expert with deep expertise in resorts and parks, Walden has the creative chops to counter any potential criticism that the board has erred by appointing a finance-minded CEO to lead a creative company.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 3 Feb. 2026
This new singer recited turgid poetry over his new bandmates’ compositions, which erred towards brittle reggae and boogie.
—Brad Shoup, Pitchfork, 24 Jan. 2026
The Florida Supreme Court found that the trial court erred in handling the aggravating factors of his case and ordered a new sentencing.
—CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
Defendants of course argued that the trial court erred in denying their special motion because Wunsch had not proven up each element of his claims with admissible evidence.
—Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for erred
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When Kahn fumbled Rivaldo’s shot from the edge of the box, Ronaldo was on hand to convert the rebound.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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In turn, the Heat fumbled it away.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Feb. 2026
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Cortina Mayor Gianluca Lorenzi received death threats after centuries-old trees were felled to make way for a $131 million bobsledding track.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
9 Feb. 2026
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Afterward, Agnes and I were felled by the kind of hunger that overtakes only those who have exerted themselves in cold weather.—
Boris Fishman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Illinois bolted an early 15-3 lead as USC stumbled out of the gate, turning the ball over four times in the first six minutes and missing seven of its first eight shots.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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But in a market with no room for error, the cybersecurity giant stumbled on guidance, and the stock sank.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Kelly insisted to the Washington Examiner that they were invited into the church, countering claims that the protesters trespassed.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Jan. 2026
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The suit also alleges agents regularly trespassed on private property and used riot weapons, like tear gas, on people who weren’t resisting.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Fighting Illini coach Brad Underwood asked officials to review whether Fears intentionally tripped David Mirkovic after stopping in front of him.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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May was right that Fears tripped Lendeborg, a dirty play that should have resulted in a flagrant foul.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Afterward, as the home stood unguarded, reporters, photographers and others wandered the property, walking to the front door and capturing video of blood drops along the porch.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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Sun Ra’s intro wandered, appealingly arrhythmic.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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And when receiving feedback on their performance in challenges from week to week, panel critiques frequently strayed from modeling prowess to aesthetics.—
Hunter Lacey,
Allure,
16 Feb. 2026
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The House proposal appears to be a direct response, as well as an effort to reassert legislative control over spending some lawmakers say has strayed far beyond the fund’s original purpose.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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During the week, Barton often painted an image of himself as more sinned against than sinning.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Erred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erred. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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