as in inaccurate
not being in agreement with what is true
a poorly researched news article about the new virus that was filled with much erroneous information
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Recent Examples of erroneous
The scandal dates to 2013, when a new DWP billing system issued erroneous bills to thousands of customers, including a Van Nuys couple billed nearly $52,000.
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Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Cubs and White Sox pitchers and catchers are working out in Arizona at the start of spring training, but unless Sox general manager Chris Getz says something erroneous again, nothing much is expected to happen until the Cactus League schedule begins Friday.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
The Washington Post first reported the erroneous disclosure, citing three people familiar with the situation.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 12 Feb. 2026
Congress foolishly downsized that number in the 1980s and ’90s on the erroneous belief that more doctors would encourage unnecessary health care consumption.
—Betsy McCaughey, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
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Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Cubs and White Sox pitchers and catchers are working out in Arizona at the start of spring training, but unless Sox general manager Chris Getz says something erroneous again, nothing much is expected to happen until the Cactus League schedule begins Friday.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
The Washington Post first reported the erroneous disclosure, citing three people familiar with the situation.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 12 Feb. 2026
Congress foolishly downsized that number in the 1980s and ’90s on the erroneous belief that more doctors would encourage unnecessary health care consumption.
—Betsy McCaughey, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for erroneous
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What to do if your bill seems wrong Customers who believe their bill may be inaccurate should first contact Piedmont Natural Gas at 800-752-7504 directly to review the charges.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2026
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That assumption is grossly inaccurate.—
Robert Pearl,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The statement came after Bloomberg reported that Oracle and OpenAI had dropped plans to expand the site, though Oracle said media reports regarding Abilene were incorrect.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2026
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He was charged in 2013 with tax fraud for filing an incorrect return tied to a Ponzi scheme operated by another man.—
Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This story has been updated to correct wrong information from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
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So don't go off topic, don't impersonate anyone, and don't get your facts wrong.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
14 Mar. 2026
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Chapman is charged with making a false statement during a firearm purchase and engaging in the business of firearms dealing without a license.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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Thomas Edward Manfredi, 33, is charged with leaving the scene of a crash involving serious bodily injury and making a false police report, according to an arrest warrant.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Erroneous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erroneous. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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