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
This prevented the driver from being erroneously cited and the incident could be used to show other drivers how the cameras were protecting them.
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James Morris, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The Sentinel discovered the development with Gavi’s license because her name was included erroneously at one point in the Bastien documents.
—Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2026
An earlier version of this story erroneously suggested that Weinstein left the courtroom after experiencing chest pains.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
If an Entry is confirmed to have been erroneously deleted, lost, or destroyed, entrant’s sole remedy shall be another entry into the Sweepstakes.
—AJC.com, 10 May 2026
This comes just days after FIFA President Gianni Infantino tried to defend the sky-high ticket prices by (erroneously) comparing them to college football get-in prices.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
An earlier version of this story erroneously stated which brewery won gold in the West Coast-style IPA category.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
That forecast, Braun said, erroneously based on tariff impacts, has changed for the better.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
His attorney accused the child actors’ parents of seeking financial gain and erroneously blaming Busfield when the boys weren’t brought back for the final season of the show.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 6 Apr. 2026
James Morris, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The Sentinel discovered the development with Gavi’s license because her name was included erroneously at one point in the Bastien documents.
—Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2026
An earlier version of this story erroneously suggested that Weinstein left the courtroom after experiencing chest pains.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
If an Entry is confirmed to have been erroneously deleted, lost, or destroyed, entrant’s sole remedy shall be another entry into the Sweepstakes.
—AJC.com, 10 May 2026
This comes just days after FIFA President Gianni Infantino tried to defend the sky-high ticket prices by (erroneously) comparing them to college football get-in prices.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
An earlier version of this story erroneously stated which brewery won gold in the West Coast-style IPA category.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
That forecast, Braun said, erroneously based on tariff impacts, has changed for the better.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
His attorney accused the child actors’ parents of seeking financial gain and erroneously blaming Busfield when the boys weren’t brought back for the final season of the show.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for erroneously
Adverb
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Flood insurance is separate from homeowners coverage Friedlander said many property owners mistakenly believe their standard homeowners insurance policy covers flooding.—
Larry Seward,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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The distillery’s version of the story was that it was mistakenly flagged as potentially being a site of weapons of mass destruction; the real story appears to be a bit less dramatic.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
1 June 2026
Adverb
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For people with melanin-rich skin, hyperpigmentation and burns are among the most common concerns and typically occur when an inexperienced provider uses a device incorrectly.—
Aimee Simeon,
Allure,
3 June 2026
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It can also be used if a corner kick is incorrectly awarded to a team.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Erroneously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erroneously. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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