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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
But those who in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries made erroneous predictions of imminent mass starvation erred by underestimating the world‑changing potential of grasses.
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Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
Along the way, Mueller drew some criticism when his agents erred.
—Carrie Johnson, NPR, 21 Mar. 2026
Ensign pointed to a ruling by the 3rd Circuit, which is only binding to that circuit, in the case of Mahmoud Khalil, which found that a district court erred by releasing someone from immigration detention through a habeas corpus petition.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 18 Mar. 2026
Utah State sharpened its game, the Aztecs erred too often, on both offense and defense, and the Aggies — yes, assisted by an officiating mistake that led to a pair of free throws — ran away to a 72-63 victory.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
In a filing late Friday, the DOJ argued that each of the four judges erred in their judgements and unlawfully encroached on the president’s power.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
Whoever submitted songs from Fever probably erred in submitting so many songs.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 27 Feb. 2026
However, the Florida Supreme Court found the trial court had erred in handling aggravating factors in Trotter's case and ordered a new sentencing, and Trotter again drew the death penalty in 1993.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
On the daily, Bessette Kennedy erred toward simple, chic outfits that were easy to put together—and affordable for an NYC fashion girl on a budget.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 21 Feb. 2026
Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
Along the way, Mueller drew some criticism when his agents erred.
—Carrie Johnson, NPR, 21 Mar. 2026
Ensign pointed to a ruling by the 3rd Circuit, which is only binding to that circuit, in the case of Mahmoud Khalil, which found that a district court erred by releasing someone from immigration detention through a habeas corpus petition.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 18 Mar. 2026
Utah State sharpened its game, the Aztecs erred too often, on both offense and defense, and the Aggies — yes, assisted by an officiating mistake that led to a pair of free throws — ran away to a 72-63 victory.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
In a filing late Friday, the DOJ argued that each of the four judges erred in their judgements and unlawfully encroached on the president’s power.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
Whoever submitted songs from Fever probably erred in submitting so many songs.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 27 Feb. 2026
However, the Florida Supreme Court found the trial court had erred in handling aggravating factors in Trotter's case and ordered a new sentencing, and Trotter again drew the death penalty in 1993.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
On the daily, Bessette Kennedy erred toward simple, chic outfits that were easy to put together—and affordable for an NYC fashion girl on a budget.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 21 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for erred
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The Storm had the Inter&Co Stadium crowd of 11,127 people on their feet early after Columbus fumbled the opening kickoff and safety Josh Minkins jumped on it to give the Storm their initial possession inside the 30-yard line.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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As the years went by, judges complained that the city’s in-house lawyers had fumbled key casework.—
Joe Mahr,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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With a hollow interior trunk, Stumpy was among 158 trees felled in 2024 as part of a project aimed at shoring up a sea wall near the National Mall.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
25 Mar. 2026
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And to be sure, there were winds and rain strong enough to fell several trees, flood a few roads, and knock out power in some Maryland and Virginia suburbs.—
Scott Simon,
NPR,
21 Mar. 2026
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The nearest Portugal defender stumbled as the ball came to Pulisic just in front of the 6-yard box.—
Michael Cunningham,
AJC.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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James, the Army veteran from Phoenix, had stumbled across it one night last June, while his wife slept.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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The people who trespassed at the Capitol, and committed disorderly behavior, enabled the mob violence.—
Scott MacFarlane,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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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 explosion tripped two electrical boxes not far away, Smith said, causing wires to detach from a power pole, which fell onto a minivan that became engulfed in flames.—
Jason Rantala,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Decades ago, Gambel’s quail were so numerous that residents tripped over them.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Colorado has 18 wolves outfitted with collars, plus pups and others that wandered from neighboring states.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
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Owners stood beside their cars on the lawn, residents and visitors wandered freely through the park, and hot rods shared space with antiques and other classic automobiles.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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The growing political noise raises questions about whether Netflix, which has had one of the cleanest business strategies and investment stories in media, blundered into its first big M&A swing.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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Loktev describes how that stigmatization was part of a Kremlin effort to discredit any reporters who strayed outside the party line.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
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For years, Republican lawmakers and education leaders have argued that sociology — especially high-enrollment introductory courses — has been overtaken by progressive ideology and strayed from empirical scholarship.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Erred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erred. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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