errancies

noun

plural of errancy
as in inaccuracies

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for errancies
  1. inaccuracies
  2. blunders
  3. errors
  4. trips
  5. fumbles
  6. miscues
  7. mistakes
  8. misjudgments
Noun
  • When revenue-generating activities depend on the quality of information provided, even small inaccuracies can create outsized business consequences.
    — Jayasri Ranganathan, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • These polling inaccuracies may reveal a potential blind spot toward progressives, Smith says, explaining that Democrats are likely to take note as Wisconsin heads into its primary next week.
    — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of inaccuracies
Noun
  • But the motivations for the murders were an unplanned series of blunders designed to correct mistakes that were made.
    — Kalia Richardson, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Avoid these 8 common design blunders to make the most of even the smallest garden.
    — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of blunders
Noun
  • This would, of course, require extensive testing with native speakers and guaranteed human intervention when errors could potentially harm someone.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Arday admitted making citation errors and apologized, but denied lying.
    — Rupert Neate, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of errors
Noun
  • Even the base Luxury King and Luxury Two Queen weigh in at around 650 square feet, with a step-down living area that makes work trips feel less like working out of your bedroom.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • There will then be trips to Lincoln City and Swansea City before hosting familiar opposition in fellow former Premier League side Southampton.
    — Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of trips
Noun
  • His first week was plagued by a pair of fumbles, and this week, which was Miami’s first in pads, has featured a couple of lukewarm days.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026
  • One thing that makes Rodriguez such a great fit in what the Dolphins want to do defensively is his propensity to punch the ball out for forced fumbles.
    — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of fumbles
Noun
  • But the Jets’ offense has largely been inconsistent, with several penalties, dropped passes and miscues.
    — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • In fairness, fellow corners like Corey Thornton, Will Lee and Chau Smith-Wade had their own miscues as well.
    — Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of miscues
Noun
  • The Ravens did that, committing only three penalties for 25 yards (the Eagles had 10 for 96), limiting their mistakes and controlling the line of scrimmage.
    — Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The second-round pass rusher made aggressive mistakes, falling twice for option fakes and overrunning a screen pass early.
    — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of mistakes
Noun
  • Sometimes these misjudgments lead to adverse health outcomes.
    — Deidre Popovich, The Conversation, 22 July 2026
  • Mistakes and misjudgments come with the territory, but there has been a notable uptick in errors leading directly to opposition chances.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 28 June 2026
Definition of misjudgments
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“Errancies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/errancies. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

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