as in errors
a false idea or belief
the belief that going outside with wet hair will cause you to catch cold is just an old wives' tale
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Noun
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Even when Charlotte did have momentum, there were unforced errors, penalties, and turnovers that resulted in more South Florida points.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Oct. 2025 -
Even the slightest variation can cause errors in quantum computers, sensors, or communications systems.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
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And yet according to a Talker Research survey, many people still believe totally unscientific myths about pregnancy that have no basis in reality.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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Curated by Key Jo Lee, Chief of Curatorial Affairs and Public Programs, the exhibition brings together international artists exploring Blackness through creation myths, astrophysics, spirituality, and futuristic speculation.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
1 Oct. 2025
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While research on the phenomenon is minimal to date, people with existing mental health issues seem especially vulnerable to these delusions.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
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No more division, distraction, or gender delusions.—
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Audience online have embraced the musical's campy humor, jaw-dropping stage illusions and sing-along score, with bootleg of the production going viral on TikTok and YouTube.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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This is a month that asks you to cut through illusions and create a sense of structure where chaos has otherwise ruled the roost.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
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The tour explores etiquette rules, superstitions and customs of a home funeral service from the turn of the 20th century.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
13 Sep. 2025
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The legend evokes strong superstitions among some, particularly commercial fisherman.—
Bjorn Dihle,
Outdoor Life,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Old wives' tales.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/old%20wives%27%20tales. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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