as in blunders
a socially improper or unsuitable act or remark
put the incident down as just a youthful indiscretion
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Recent Examples of indiscretions
Coming Up Carbs In a third act mea culpa that feels reminiscent of Andy and Nate’s makeup from the first film, Emily apologizes to Andy for her latest round of workplace indiscretions.
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Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 1 May 2026
According to Becerra, actually, Democrats have done wonders for Californians with only a few minor indiscretions.
—Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026
In this case, the arc of the season was primed for Batula to be the victim rising from the ashes of her divorce, only for her recent romantic indiscretions to shatter that fantasy.
—Shamira Ibrahim, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
For the sake of propriety — Paley was one of the 20th century’s most powerful media paschas — his indiscretions were kept quiet.
—Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
And right now, Taylor cannot stop herself from initiating phone sex with Dakota even while sobbing over his indiscretions at Vanderpump Villa.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
These reported indiscretions — on which Wasserman did not comment — caused a stir at the time but seemed to fade as weeks went by.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
Jack, a detective with the sheriff's department, is just trying to keep his indiscretions from being broadcast on the 6 o'clock news.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026
Shuler, whose play with Riverside helped him gain a scholarship to the University of New Orleans, broke down several times when describing Lorch’s use of a paddle to punish him for indiscretions ranging from not working hard in practice to struggling in a high school French class.
—Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 1 May 2026
According to Becerra, actually, Democrats have done wonders for Californians with only a few minor indiscretions.
—Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026
In this case, the arc of the season was primed for Batula to be the victim rising from the ashes of her divorce, only for her recent romantic indiscretions to shatter that fantasy.
—Shamira Ibrahim, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
For the sake of propriety — Paley was one of the 20th century’s most powerful media paschas — his indiscretions were kept quiet.
—Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
And right now, Taylor cannot stop herself from initiating phone sex with Dakota even while sobbing over his indiscretions at Vanderpump Villa.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
These reported indiscretions — on which Wasserman did not comment — caused a stir at the time but seemed to fade as weeks went by.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
Jack, a detective with the sheriff's department, is just trying to keep his indiscretions from being broadcast on the 6 o'clock news.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026
Shuler, whose play with Riverside helped him gain a scholarship to the University of New Orleans, broke down several times when describing Lorch’s use of a paddle to punish him for indiscretions ranging from not working hard in practice to struggling in a high school French class.
—Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indiscretions
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For the game, for the third straight game, the Lakers made bunches of mistakes that became bunches of baskets, this time 17 blunders that became 30 Oklahoma City points.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Although the mom of four appeared to spend the rest of her night faux pas-free, she's had to handle sartorial blunders before.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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In the report, the auditor general points out multiple concerning examples of mistakes in those summaries that could have a direct and negative impact on a patient’s subsequent care.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
14 May 2026
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Sandwiched between those mistakes was a diving grab on a sinking line drive by Gorman in the sixth.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
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Based on evidence found in the initial weeks, the school and law firm still needed actual proof of improprieties, and not having to base their claims on scuttlebutt around the facility.—
Trey Wallace OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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Stewart’s successor, Mayor Bobby Sanchez, a Democrat, suspended Blogoslawski in February amid allegations of improprieties, including the careless handling of cash and the backdating of tax payments to avoid interest penalties.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2026
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The set was an emotional roller coaster with four deuces and eight service errors by the Highlanders.—
Justin Vigil Zuniga,
Daily News,
10 May 2026
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Hawai’i scored in bunches, while unforced errors hurt Long Beach.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
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There were glitches and gaffes aplenty.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
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No major gaffes to leave any of the contestants sprawled on the killing floor.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Indiscretions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indiscretions. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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