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as in mistakes
an unintentional departure from truth or accuracy
a report on the earthquake contained several unfortunate errors
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as in crimes
a breaking of a moral or legal code
we have all committed errors in our lives and strayed from the path of righteousness
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as in delusions
a false idea or belief
the story only spread the error by repeating the misinterpreted statistics
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Recent Examples of errors
Orlando dominated the home stretch, however, by capitalizing on a string of Celtics errors.
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Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Tied again at 21, the Rattlers had three hitting errors down the stretch.
—Tim Meehan Sd, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
But Wilson insisted that errors in Kjoller’s case and that of Taylor McGrath, who was accused of felony child endangerment along with drug charges, did not involve artificial intelligence.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
But in life, as in baseball, not everything’s a home run — there are errors and strikeouts along the way, too.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025
With 42 million Americans relying on SNAP, states warn that the USDA’s shifting partial-payment plan risks widespread errors and delays.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
Barzilay aruges that medical errors - made by doctors - are very common.
—NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
The Eagles trailed 13-8 and 14-11 in the final set, but rallied on the serves of Jada Mitchell and Ella Servais, thanks in part to a number of errors from the Stars.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 6 Nov. 2025
The Wolverines then made three consecutive hitting errors, essentially putting the set out of reach.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Tied again at 21, the Rattlers had three hitting errors down the stretch.
—Tim Meehan Sd, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
But Wilson insisted that errors in Kjoller’s case and that of Taylor McGrath, who was accused of felony child endangerment along with drug charges, did not involve artificial intelligence.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
But in life, as in baseball, not everything’s a home run — there are errors and strikeouts along the way, too.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025
With 42 million Americans relying on SNAP, states warn that the USDA’s shifting partial-payment plan risks widespread errors and delays.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
Barzilay aruges that medical errors - made by doctors - are very common.
—NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
The Eagles trailed 13-8 and 14-11 in the final set, but rallied on the serves of Jada Mitchell and Ella Servais, thanks in part to a number of errors from the Stars.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 6 Nov. 2025
The Wolverines then made three consecutive hitting errors, essentially putting the set out of reach.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for errors
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Will Baltimore manage to thwart a Vikings rushing attack that gashed the Lions for 142 yards, cause McCarthy to assume a heavier load than Minnesota’s coaches would like and force the first-year starter into youthful mistakes?—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Hoover finished 319 yards on 34-of-50 passing, but his two turnovers were critical mistakes that led to TCU’s slow start in the first half.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Nov. 2025
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His failure to accomplish his objectives does not mitigate the profoundly dangerous nature of his crimes.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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The county saw a reduction in major crimes, according to the police department, during the summer of 2025.—
Andrew Adeolu,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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However, mental health experts now warn that for a small group of vulnerable people, long and emotionally charged conversations with AI may worsen delusions or psychotic symptoms.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke said paralytic dementia symptoms can include delusions along with memory and language problems.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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Williamson County based Ramsey Solutions has also come up with an effective guide to avoid any regifting blunders.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
Nashville Tennessean,
28 Dec. 2025
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There are worse things than watching Black, Rudd, and Zahn play three gormless morons on a mid-life misadventure, but almost every scene and setpiece is constructed with a haphazardness that blunders away their charm.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
23 Dec. 2025
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There hasn’t been a municipal court determination, no dangerous animal designations or violations, nor citations against her or Oakley, Skelton said.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
6 Jan. 2026
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The city’s suit alleges seven causes of action against the defendants, including trespass, public nuisance and several violations of the Administrative Procedures Act.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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She is revered in those regions, and oral tradition keeps her myths alive.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
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One year before Ingri and Edgar Parin D’Aulaire published their compendium of Greek myths, Cicellis released her second work of fiction, The Way to Colonos, which ruthlessly dramatizes the limits of individual freedom and the agony of facing one’s powerlessness.—
Rachel Vorona Cote,
The Atlantic,
5 Jan. 2026
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That, plus the lack of talent and cap space thanks to the sins of the Deshaun Watson contract, for which general manager Andrew Berry was somehow spared, makes life difficult for whatever quarterback(s) start for the Browns in 2026.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Yet what elevates the show is its focus on gender relations and atoning for the sins of the past, adding layers of depth beyond its lurid plotting and somewhat ridiculousness.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Jan. 2026
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Yet the Administration’s 28-point plan for Ukraine and the NSS should end any illusions that this approach is working.—
Amanda Sloat,
Time,
2 Jan. 2026
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With Saturn conjunct Neptune in your seventh house, illusions fade and truth becomes unavoidable.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
31 Dec. 2025
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“Errors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/errors. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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