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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
Patients have craved a solution after years of encountering lists that are often filled with inaccuracies, most notably whether doctors participate in an insurance plan’s network.
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Bob Herman, STAT, 19 Feb. 2026
Across the internet, certain period-piece fans questioned not just the casting choice for Cathy (Margot Robbie is apparently, at 35, too old to play Emily Brontë's anti-heroine), but, above all, the historical inaccuracies in the costuming.
—Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
In 1752, Britain and its colonies adopted the Gregorian calendar, introduced by Pope Gregory XIII to correct inaccuracies in the Julian system.
—Tiago Ventura, Time, 14 Feb. 2026
Real Brokerage disputed the allegations and said media reports contain inaccuracies.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The many myths and inaccuracies that surrounded him not only disguised the bloody, chaotic and cynical reality of Ramírez’s activities, but greatly assisted them.
—Literary Hub, 16 Jan. 2026
So, during your job search, check your credit report from each of the three credit bureaus to make sure there are no inaccuracies.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 16 Jan. 2026
Hardware limitations, sensor inaccuracies, and environmental unpredictability remain obstacles.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 Jan. 2026
In a news release that contains several apparent inaccuracies, Basabe said his aim is to ensure proper preservation and restoration of the 1927 playhouse, an important South Florida cultural and architectural landmark that has been closed since 2006.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 15 Jan. 2026
Bob Herman, STAT, 19 Feb. 2026
Across the internet, certain period-piece fans questioned not just the casting choice for Cathy (Margot Robbie is apparently, at 35, too old to play Emily Brontë's anti-heroine), but, above all, the historical inaccuracies in the costuming.
—Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
In 1752, Britain and its colonies adopted the Gregorian calendar, introduced by Pope Gregory XIII to correct inaccuracies in the Julian system.
—Tiago Ventura, Time, 14 Feb. 2026
Real Brokerage disputed the allegations and said media reports contain inaccuracies.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The many myths and inaccuracies that surrounded him not only disguised the bloody, chaotic and cynical reality of Ramírez’s activities, but greatly assisted them.
—Literary Hub, 16 Jan. 2026
So, during your job search, check your credit report from each of the three credit bureaus to make sure there are no inaccuracies.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 16 Jan. 2026
Hardware limitations, sensor inaccuracies, and environmental unpredictability remain obstacles.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 Jan. 2026
In a news release that contains several apparent inaccuracies, Basabe said his aim is to ensure proper preservation and restoration of the 1927 playhouse, an important South Florida cultural and architectural landmark that has been closed since 2006.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inaccuracies
Noun
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No man’s land Remarkably, all of this has been happening in a regulatory vacuum and with technology that is known to make errors.—
Parmy Olson,
Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Documents released since December have included redaction errors, leaked victim identities, and ongoing complaints of mishandling by department officials.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Last week, Bay Hill punished mistakes with force.—
Jenny Catlin,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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However, before planting your favorite blooms in these vessels, there are a few common mistakes to be aware of.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Noem’s dissmissal comes after she was berated by lawmakers on Capitol Hill over a series of disastrous blunders by her department, including the killings of two American citizens by border patrol agents in Minneapolis and apparent attempts by DHS to stifle investigations into the shootings.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
6 Mar. 2026
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While the Raptors have still been good in clutch situations — when the scoring margin is within five in the final five minutes of a game — that sample has included some notable blunders.—
Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Inaccuracies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inaccuracies. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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