as in errors
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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In other words, some of those 110-year-olds might just be clerical errors.—
Rachel Macpherson,
Outside,
11 Jan. 2026
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After months of harping on these errors in film study and practices, Kerr finally went to an unconventional method to inspire change.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In Slow Horses — an adaptation of author Mick Herron's award-winning Slough House series — Oldman, 67, portrays Jackson Lamb, the leader of a dysfunctional team of MI5 agents whose career-ending mistakes landed them an unwanted spot at Slough House.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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This game was a defensive battle on both sides, as Hurts and Purdy had their fair share of mistakes, though the latter’s showed up in the box score.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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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There are worse things than watching Black, Rudd, and Zahn play three gormless morons on a mid-life misadventure, but almost every scene and setpiece is constructed with a haphazardness that blunders away their charm.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
23 Dec. 2025
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“Inaccuracies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inaccuracies. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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