as in errors
an unintentional departure from truth or accuracy
an unfortunate inaccuracy in the report
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Recent Examples of inaccuracies
In 1752, Britain and its colonies adopted the Gregorian calendar, introduced by Pope Gregory XIII to correct inaccuracies in the Julian system.
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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
While previous studies on in-hospital cardiac arrest and CPR found inaccuracies with chest compression technique and survival rates in media, none had looked at portrayals of cardiac arrest that occur outside of hospitals and CPR conducted by a lay rescuer.
—Beth Hoffman, The Conversation, 12 Jan. 2026
From the moment the first grainy paparazzi shots surfaced from the set, the internet was ablaze with hot takes on the costumes’ period inaccuracies and general outlandishness.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2026
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
While previous studies on in-hospital cardiac arrest and CPR found inaccuracies with chest compression technique and survival rates in media, none had looked at portrayals of cardiac arrest that occur outside of hospitals and CPR conducted by a lay rescuer.
—Beth Hoffman, The Conversation, 12 Jan. 2026
From the moment the first grainy paparazzi shots surfaced from the set, the internet was ablaze with hot takes on the costumes’ period inaccuracies and general outlandishness.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inaccuracies
Noun
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Judges have a duty to ensure that a person’s liberty, due process rights, and privacy are not compromised by administrative or technical errors.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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But those errors didn’t stop his performance on Sunday from helping Team USA earn a gold medal in the team figure skating event.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In February 2025, NASA hired an independent team to determine why the mission failed, examining everything from broken hardware to leadership mistakes.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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District Attorney John Creuzot has since assigned two lawyers to check the judgments with district clerks to help prevent mistakes.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The two even argued about the 2008 parking meter deal, one of the city’s biggest financial blunders.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Even with good intentions, these salon blunders are better avoided, according to experts.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Inaccuracies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inaccuracies. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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