as in errant
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as in stumbling
to make a mistake
we badly erred when we calculated the driving distance
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as in trespassing
to commit an offense
when we err, we must be willing to accept the consequences
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Recent Examples of erring
Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026
As when Djokovic pummelled the ball into Sinner’s forehand in their Australian Open semifinal, his timing on that wing was this week susceptible to erring.
—James Hansen, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Welch grew privately concerned that Biden was too old to run again and, later, that Harris was erring by running to the middle.
—Rachel Monroe, Washington Post, 7 Feb. 2026
Finding words with mass awareness and appeal — which don’t succumb to greenwashing by erring on the vague side — can be difficult, adds Elizabeth Richman, who leads the sustainability strategy at Eileen Fisher in her role as general counsel.
—Bella Webb, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
As such, there are certain similarities with erring politicians who some believe become undone by a mixture of various traits that tends not to exist in the wider population.
—Roger Trapp, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
Somewhere along the way, pot roast has picked up a reputation for erring on the dry or flavorless side.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026
As when Djokovic pummelled the ball into Sinner’s forehand in their Australian Open semifinal, his timing on that wing was this week susceptible to erring.
—James Hansen, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Welch grew privately concerned that Biden was too old to run again and, later, that Harris was erring by running to the middle.
—Rachel Monroe, Washington Post, 7 Feb. 2026
Finding words with mass awareness and appeal — which don’t succumb to greenwashing by erring on the vague side — can be difficult, adds Elizabeth Richman, who leads the sustainability strategy at Eileen Fisher in her role as general counsel.
—Bella Webb, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
As such, there are certain similarities with erring politicians who some believe become undone by a mixture of various traits that tends not to exist in the wider population.
—Roger Trapp, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for erring
Adjective
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In the sixth, Teoscar Hernández tacked on two more runs with an opposite-field home run after an errant sinker from Kochanowicz.—
Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2026
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These included errant missiles landing on its territory; a severe energy crisis after Moscow dramatically reduced gas supplies; rampant inflation; and protests by pro-Russia parties against the pro-Western government.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
Verb
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In a video shared on Facebook by comedian Mike Goldstein, the man can be seen stumbling out of the bathroom while still fastening his belt.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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Arriving at Badlands National Park feels like stumbling upon Mars.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
Verb
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Walking on private ground without permission is clearly trespassing in Montana.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
14 May 2026
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Residents of the Pyramid Acres subdivision in southwest Tarrant County say landowner Nancy Rimmer has unlawfully blocked their access to Bear Creek, a navigable public waterway, by posting no-trespassing signs, installing surveillance cameras and hiring armed guards.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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Authorities in the state promised to crack down on the issue after a Times investigation in late 2020 revealed that unscrupulous providers were billing Medicare for hospice services and equipment for patients who were not actually dying — with the hospice industry in the state exploding in size.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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The ads from both sides describe an unscrupulous, moneyed and ruthless entity preying on people at their most vulnerable moments.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Santillan appears to be fumbling away his opportunity, allowing nine runs (eight earned) over his last five appearances.—
Mike Barner,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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But Chet Holmgren and Cason Wallace hit three-pointers while Smart was fumbling the ball and James and Hachimura were missing shots, while an Oklahoma City 8-0 run eventually gave them another 13-point lead that was never again challenged.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Woodley built Annie’s interior life largely in silence, on a replica Graceland set, wandering the rooms during lunch breaks and asking herself what a woman would actually do during two years of total isolation.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
23 May 2026
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Meanwhile, their daughter, Poppy, 11, is wandering through fields of French lavender, armed with a walkie-talkie, keeping an eye out for snakes, searching for peacocks, and hoping to run into her grandmother, who lives on the property.—
Ingrid Abramovitch,
Architectural Digest,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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Sarah Eberle’s evocative garden, featuring a monumental sleeping female figure carved from a fallen tree, has taken the top honor at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Discovery tales → A dog walker's routine stroll in a picturesque forest led to the discovery of a 3,000-year-old find beneath a fallen tree.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
Verb
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McCartney has some good company this time, anyway, in his cheerful time-tripping.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
23 May 2026
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Just the usual catching a skate blade or tripping over a tree root.—
Risa Jampel,
STAT,
22 May 2026
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“Erring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erring. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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