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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
Though Boston dealt with defensive issues, leading the league with 116 errors, the team clearly has a bright future.
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Shaun McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
The Wolverines then made three consecutive hitting errors, essentially putting the set out of reach.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
The researchers used a special kind of PET scan to detect changes in acetylcholine levels in the anterior cingulate cortex, a brain region that's important for making decisions and detecting errors.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 22 Oct. 2025
Artificial intelligence already streamlines reviews, with further tooling planned to flag likely coding errors, improve provider communications, and predict problem hot spots.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
Administrative errors twice led to the mistaken release of murder suspects in May 2022 and in September 2023.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 21 Oct. 2025
The Seahawks had raced into a 14-0 first-quarter lead before a string of errors let Houston back into the game.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
Ogles in August launched a fundraising effort to cover more than $120,000 in legal fees related to reporting errors in campaign finance reports.
—Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 17 Oct. 2025
Over time, these habits sharpen focus, reduce errors and sustain productivity through stress.
—Elan Gepner-Dales, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
Shaun McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
The Wolverines then made three consecutive hitting errors, essentially putting the set out of reach.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
The researchers used a special kind of PET scan to detect changes in acetylcholine levels in the anterior cingulate cortex, a brain region that's important for making decisions and detecting errors.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 22 Oct. 2025
Artificial intelligence already streamlines reviews, with further tooling planned to flag likely coding errors, improve provider communications, and predict problem hot spots.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
Administrative errors twice led to the mistaken release of murder suspects in May 2022 and in September 2023.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 21 Oct. 2025
The Seahawks had raced into a 14-0 first-quarter lead before a string of errors let Houston back into the game.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
Ogles in August launched a fundraising effort to cover more than $120,000 in legal fees related to reporting errors in campaign finance reports.
—Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 17 Oct. 2025
Over time, these habits sharpen focus, reduce errors and sustain productivity through stress.
—Elan Gepner-Dales, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for errors
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The hitters can extend at-bats or, in the case of Guerrero and veteran George Springer, detonate mistakes.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Assisting guests to create memorable experiences through the years means Ali has also seen his fair share of requests that shed light on some of the biggest travel mistakes.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Van Horn’s case is among a series of incidents The Star has reported on in recent months in which fire department employees charged with crimes — including assaults, a felony drug case and multiple DWIs — have stayed on the job.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
31 Oct. 2025
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One of several people previously tied to the disappearance and death of 5-year-old Michael Vaughan has been charged with several crimes, including murder.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
31 Oct. 2025
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Sharon’s final delusions about Beryl are put to rest as she’s placed under arrest, and Donnelly tests out a draft of her case report on Elsbeth.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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The attorneys assigned to his previous case, Klayman added, said Koehler’s delusions have gotten worse.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
25 Oct. 2025
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The post 9/11 blunders in which Cheney played a part can be tied to the rise of ISIS, perennial instability in the Middle East, the migrant crisis and the crushing debt burden ($38 trillion and counting) that looms over the US economy.—
Ben Wedeman,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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Potential adversaries interpret political action in zero-sum terms; see malice and evil design in mere blunders and coincidence; trumpet necessity rather than navigate choice; and, in extreme cases, invent pretext or promise profit to make more palatable a dubious cause.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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Racing co-owner Michael Jordan to sue NASCAR in federal court, alleging antitrust violations.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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The process of retrieving remains is plagued a deep sense of distrust that has prevailed between the two parties both throughout the past two years of war and in a ceasefire period already marked by dueling accusations of violations.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Reporters retraced parts of the Oregon Trail, panned for gold in California and followed the myths and realities of Paul Revere's 1775 ride from Boston as the Redcoats moved in, among other travels that still resonate today.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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Forces of good and evil collide in a terrifying film where real-world challenges crash headlong into other worldly creatures and myths.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
31 Oct. 2025
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Figures such as Tutivillus, dedicated to catching and collecting the sins of holy men, appear from the very early days of Christianity.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
31 Oct. 2025
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As the sins of the past come to the surface, the film only accelerates, providing high entertainment and thematic resonance all at once.—
Katie Rife,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Oct. 2025
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To stop this quarterback, Mizzou can’t get tricked by his illusions.—
Chase Gemes,
Kansas City Star,
24 Oct. 2025
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What illusions have been too sweet to let go of?—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Errors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/errors. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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