errs

present tense third-person singular of err

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for errs
Verb
  • The dejected actor stumbles over to a marketplace to buy a drink, shoplift a lighter, and strike out with a lottery ticket.
    Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Every founder stumbles—some in a very public fashion.
    Samantha Reynolds, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Oregon rises after beating Oklahoma State by 66, while Clemson falls after trailing Troy at halftime before a 27-16 win.
    Chris Vannini, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Raising systemic issues and then resolving them with humor falls flat for this critic.
    Beandrea July, IndieWire, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Lake Mary’s O’Shea Faison fumbles after picking up the first down yardage.
    Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • If the canine wanders around, night lights can reduce their confusion in the dark, and keeping them in a small room that is difficult to get lost in may also help.
    Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
  • Breathe, notice and return to the moment each time the mind wanders.
    Aslak de Silva, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The Education Secretary went out on the Harbor for a short sailing demonstration with two counselors and O’Bryant High students Tuesday, overcoming some motion sickness to hear about the mechanics of the boat, Friday trips out to the Harbor islands, and sailing in storms.
    Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 20 Aug. 2025
  • This is a huge bonus for a clumsy gal like myself, who often trips over air.
    Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Senator Bill Cassidy, a physician whose support was key to Kennedy’s final confirmation, and Senator John Barrasso, a surgeon and the number two Republican in the Senate, who rarely strays from the party line.
    ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2025
  • The actual practice is noticing when your attention strays and bringing your mind back to your breath, linking your mind and body together in the present moment.
    Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
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“Errs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/errs. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.

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