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as in wrong
having an opinion that does not agree with truth or the facts
you're incorrect about the date of the final exam—it's next Tuesday, not Wednesday
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as in inappropriate
not appropriate for a particular occasion or situation
chose the incorrect military uniform for the treaty ceremony
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as in erroneous
not being in agreement with what is true
an incorrect but not intentionally deceitful statement
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Recent Examples of incorrect
The temperature was previously given as 40°F, which is incorrect.
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 24 Feb. 2026
Reds ace Hunter Greene has noticed some of those incorrect calls over the years.
—Eno Sarris, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Some consumers also report negative experiences with customer service, citing issues such as unresponsiveness, receiving incorrect products, and feeling pressured to purchase more products.
—Rebecca Strong, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
Released Parties are also not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by site users, tampering, hacking, or by any equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Giveaway.
—AJC.com, 23 Feb. 2026
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 24 Feb. 2026
Reds ace Hunter Greene has noticed some of those incorrect calls over the years.
—Eno Sarris, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Some consumers also report negative experiences with customer service, citing issues such as unresponsiveness, receiving incorrect products, and feeling pressured to purchase more products.
—Rebecca Strong, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
Released Parties are also not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by site users, tampering, hacking, or by any equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Giveaway.
—AJC.com, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incorrect
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Colin Gray, at his construction job, texted him what was wrong, but the teen didn’t respond, text evidence shows.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
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There are no wrong moves, only infinite possibilities.—
Talia Abbas,
Vogue,
28 Feb. 2026
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Others include copropraxia, or obscene gestures, and non-obscene but socially inappropriate tics, such as making kissing sounds, spitting or touching others.—
Rena Zito,
Fortune,
26 Feb. 2026
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In a previous complaint against the companies, it was noted that Garcia-Espinal has a criminal background and a long pattern of inappropriate behavior.—
Charlie De Mar,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Guillard, 41, of Houston, published more than 100 videos that made erroneous allegations against Scofield, according to court records.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Feb. 2026
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The statement updated an earlier erroneous statement that the mall closed, police said.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
22 Feb. 2026
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Younger patients often face delays in diagnosis, in part because symptoms may be mistaken for hemorrhoids or other benign conditions, O’Connor added.—
Dr. Ishani D. Premaratne,
ABC News,
2 Mar. 2026
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But the arguments that AI will take over tasks and that will allow people to be more fully human is terribly mistaken and overtly hubristic.—
Caleb Harris,
Austin American Statesman,
26 Feb. 2026
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The nonprofit education news source Chalkbeat New York reported six complaints have been filed about Niarhos with the city over allegations of improper behavior, while Lynch-Reyes continued to stand by her.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
1 Mar. 2026
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For gas fireplaces, make sure the burner and logs are properly positioned and that the vents are unobstructed, as improper airflow can cause excess soot.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2026
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But that assumption is dangerously inaccurate, says John Fetse, assistant professor of pharmaceutical sciences at Binghamton University in New York.—
Dominique Mosbergen,
Time,
24 Feb. 2026
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In recent months, the Massachusetts Teachers Association circulated professional-development materials that many parents, educators, and lawmakers described as inaccurate or divisive.—
Robert Casper,
Boston Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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Environmental chemist Cassandra Rauert noted that this technique is currently unsuitable for identifying polyethylene or PVC in human tissue because molecules from human fat can mimic the signal of these plastics.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
24 Feb. 2026
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This is a significant issue for a project intended for deep-space mission launches, microgravity research, and space manufacturing – only for it to be found unsuitable for any of those goals, largely due to the presence of the astronauts themselves.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Feb. 2026
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With price pressures still bubbling in ways that have made consumers unhappy about affordability, economists are closely monitoring the impact of higher energy prices.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Unions, which were unhappy with the prospect of any industry consolidation may give Paramount a hard time and may not want to play ball.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Incorrect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incorrect. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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