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an unintentional departure from truth or accuracy
an unfortunate inaccuracy in the report
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Recent Examples of inaccuracies
That has caused some grumbling in the industry, given some missing data and inaccuracies that have been found.
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Michael Schneider, Variety, 29 Dec. 2025
These inaccuracies regarding my son Sean’s upbringing and family life is intentionally done to mislead viewers and further harm our reputation.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2025
The researchers cited data inaccuracies in the first paper, particularly with underlying economic data for Uzbekistan between 1995 and 1999 that had a large influence on the results, and that their analysis had underestimated statistical uncertainty.
—CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025
On the podcast, the tech billionaire emphasized the importance of ensuring AI technologies pursue truth instead of repeating inaccuracies.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 2 Dec. 2025
Most recently, a November 11 statement attributed to the show’s crew condemned Cheng’s recordings as purportedly having deliberate edits, containing numerous inaccuracies, and being illegally taken and released without the consent of the involved individuals.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
While human rights advocates argue that arrivals face significant scrutiny, government audits have found flaws and data inaccuracies in records.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025
In 2024, the DHS Office of Inspector General released a report which admitted to some failings, including data inaccuracies in some of the files of Afghans who came through the program.
—Kate Bartlett, NPR, 27 Nov. 2025
Lightfoot, relying on real-time reports such as the Newsweek article, wound up with a few inaccuracies.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Michael Schneider, Variety, 29 Dec. 2025
These inaccuracies regarding my son Sean’s upbringing and family life is intentionally done to mislead viewers and further harm our reputation.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2025
The researchers cited data inaccuracies in the first paper, particularly with underlying economic data for Uzbekistan between 1995 and 1999 that had a large influence on the results, and that their analysis had underestimated statistical uncertainty.
—CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025
On the podcast, the tech billionaire emphasized the importance of ensuring AI technologies pursue truth instead of repeating inaccuracies.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 2 Dec. 2025
Most recently, a November 11 statement attributed to the show’s crew condemned Cheng’s recordings as purportedly having deliberate edits, containing numerous inaccuracies, and being illegally taken and released without the consent of the involved individuals.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
While human rights advocates argue that arrivals face significant scrutiny, government audits have found flaws and data inaccuracies in records.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025
In 2024, the DHS Office of Inspector General released a report which admitted to some failings, including data inaccuracies in some of the files of Afghans who came through the program.
—Kate Bartlett, NPR, 27 Nov. 2025
Lightfoot, relying on real-time reports such as the Newsweek article, wound up with a few inaccuracies.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inaccuracies
Noun
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Reina’s attorney in a separate civil case wrote in a court filing that his client’s potential errors were unintentional and made in good faith.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Taxpayers rightly ask, are independent audits being properly performed and reviewed to prevent such errors?—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This lens helps explain everything from investing mistakes and overspending to why some people quietly build wealth while others blow money in ways that, from the outside, look spectacularly dumb.—
Jasna Hodžić,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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Players will now have the ability to correct mistakes by rewinding, as well as the option to save their progress.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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That was indicative of how Buffalo’s blunders proved costly.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
18 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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“Inaccuracies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inaccuracies. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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