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 reason for most of these erroneous payments stems from the state’s long-standing practice to pay employees in advance of the end of the monthly pay period.
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William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Quick hits — Canales told reporters that the refs in the Panthers’ loss to the Bucs on Saturday never gave the Panthers the chance to replay a critical down after an erroneous whistle stopped it dead.
—Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 5 Jan. 2026
Wang, in a statement on official social media channels, countered that Japan’s statement was erroneous and its actions had seriously endangered flight safety.
—CNN Money, 7 Dec. 2025
This revision avoids the prospect of contempt proceedings for individual erroneous arrests, bolstered by plaintiffs' inclusion of a requirement that parties meet and confer regarding any alleged noncompliance prior to initiating contempt proceedings.
—New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
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William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Quick hits — Canales told reporters that the refs in the Panthers’ loss to the Bucs on Saturday never gave the Panthers the chance to replay a critical down after an erroneous whistle stopped it dead.
—Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 5 Jan. 2026
Wang, in a statement on official social media channels, countered that Japan’s statement was erroneous and its actions had seriously endangered flight safety.
—CNN Money, 7 Dec. 2025
This revision avoids the prospect of contempt proceedings for individual erroneous arrests, bolstered by plaintiffs' inclusion of a requirement that parties meet and confer regarding any alleged noncompliance prior to initiating contempt proceedings.
—New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for erroneous
Adjective
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If inaccurate or misleading information is introduced to a Wikipedia article, however, it can easily be challenged in the article’s associated discussion page, where edit histories are logged.—
Imogen West-Knights,
The Dial,
10 Feb. 2026
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Notably, the Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund claimed on its tax forms to have only transferred funds to 501(c)(3) organizations, a statement that critics say appears to be inaccurate given its transfer to the 501(c)(4) Bright Future Fund.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Some will always believe their placement incorrect.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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Both parties claim problems such as invalid signatures and missing or incorrect voter information on petitions that judicial candidates submit to secure a place on the ballot.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Nichols and Vann concede that handing the cup with the apple juice and urine mix to Smith’s son to drink was wrong and Vann has expressed regret for that.—
Jane Harper,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Feb. 2026
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The crash involved a wrong-way driver on eastbound I-84, according to an Idaho State Police Facebook post.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Feb. 2026
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The racist imagery is strategically embedded within a larger narrative promoting false election fraud conspiracy theories, designed to dehumanize Black and brown voters as threats to democracy and to justify restricting their participation in elections.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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The Iranian shadow fleet consists of tankers and associated companies that operate outside normal commercial channels, often using false identities, ship-to-ship transfers, and deceptive documentation to hide Iranian crude and refined products.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Erroneous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erroneous. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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