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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
Whoever submitted songs from Fever probably erred in submitting so many songs.
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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
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.
—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
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
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for erred
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Dallas stumbled, fumbled and grumbled its way to a 122-92 loss, which was somehow not its most lopsided game of the season.—
Mike Curtis,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Mar. 2026
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And the counseling office fumbled it.—
Sharyn Alfonsi,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Apartment buildings were felled by air strikes, and smoke billowed from the blasts; the buzz of Israeli drones filled the air.—
Rania Abouzeid,
New Yorker,
5 Mar. 2026
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Too many people, particularly those in my age group, have been felled by a cold that morphed into pneumonia, or a UTI that landed them in the hospital, or a simple stumble on a floor mat that resulted in surgery and months of physical therapy.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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In Season 1, the publication of Lee’s latest exposé – a deep dive into the powerful Washberg family – is immediately followed by the suspicious suicide of Dale Washberg (Tim Blake Nelson), and Lee knows he’s stumbled onto something big.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2026
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But the Illini stumbled by losing four of six after that before winning their final two against bottom-dwellers Oregon and Maryland.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
10 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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Then Nelson dances a guy in the neutral zone and gets tripped … like, that’s what the penalties are for.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
11 Mar. 2026
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As the group went to leave Hughes’ Gainesville home in two separate vehicles, the beloved teacher tripped on the slippery roadway and fell into the street, the Hall County Sheriff’s Office said.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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While there, the dog wandered off, and Chris brought her back.—
Staff Author,
InStyle,
7 Mar. 2026
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Adventurous attendees wandered to the lower level, through a medieval-esque wooden door and right into the archives—where the originals were displayed between vintage magazines and press releases documenting their history.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
6 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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The video shows former president strayed from his prepared remarks during the deposition.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Her eyes strayed back to her phone.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Erred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erred. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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