as in mistakenly
in a mistaken or inappropriate way
people erroneously believed that the disease was contagious
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Recent Examples of erroneously
While the Abrego case has received a lot of attention, there have been others who have allegedly been deported erroneously, Sandoval-Moshenberg said.
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Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 25 Aug. 2025
Bryan was erroneously released when he was confused with another inmate with the same last name during the jail's overnight release process and his identity was not properly verified, according to the sheriff's office.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2025
Trump erroneously said Monday that the United States is alone in conducting elections by mail.
—Kristina Karisch, The Hill, 19 Aug. 2025
The modified panel recommended against flu vaccines containing a preservative erroneously linked to autism.
—Stephanie Armour, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2025
Personal watercraft are often erroneously called Jet Skis, a popular brand of the small vessels made by Kawasaki.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 12 Aug. 2025
Earlier this year, the White House published and then almost immediately withdrew a significantly longer list after many communities on the list said they were erroneously included.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2025
Daltrey is now disputing Starkey’s rationale, insisting that the strife came from a technical issue and Starkey erroneously believing he was being blamed.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2025
Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 25 Aug. 2025
Bryan was erroneously released when he was confused with another inmate with the same last name during the jail's overnight release process and his identity was not properly verified, according to the sheriff's office.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2025
Trump erroneously said Monday that the United States is alone in conducting elections by mail.
—Kristina Karisch, The Hill, 19 Aug. 2025
The modified panel recommended against flu vaccines containing a preservative erroneously linked to autism.
—Stephanie Armour, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2025
Personal watercraft are often erroneously called Jet Skis, a popular brand of the small vessels made by Kawasaki.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 12 Aug. 2025
Earlier this year, the White House published and then almost immediately withdrew a significantly longer list after many communities on the list said they were erroneously included.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2025
Daltrey is now disputing Starkey’s rationale, insisting that the strife came from a technical issue and Starkey erroneously believing he was being blamed.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for erroneously
Adverb
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Trailing after two lethargic quarters, the Chiefs gained life when Chargers rookie Omarion Hampton mistakenly ran out of bounds, giving Kansas City one last possession before the end of the half.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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Some retirees mistakenly think the aim is to spend exactly 4% of your savings every year, Bengen said.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The manner by which the suspect in Hume’s stabbing made it to her home was also described incorrectly.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Others incorrectly stated that the killers had executed their plan to perfection.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
4 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Erroneously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erroneously. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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