astray
adverb or adjective
1
: off the right path or route : straying
2
: in error : away from what is proper or desirable
Examples of astray in a Sentence
I think we were led astray by the unfortunate similarity of the two names
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The allure of a picture-perfect vacation, often fueled by social media, can quickly lead you astray.
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Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
Pet owners can feel more assured their furry friends won’t go astray in Rome, though, as several museums are introducing dog-sitting services.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN, 25 Jan. 2025
Occasionally a player makes the wrong run, or a pass goes astray, prompting team-mates to encourage one another to focus and take more care.
—Stuart James, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
If that happens, the person might instantly react, doing so before anyone else might reach them and aid in realizing the AI has gone astray.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
Pet owners can feel more assured their furry friends won’t go astray in Rome, though, as several museums are introducing dog-sitting services.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN, 25 Jan. 2025
Occasionally a player makes the wrong run, or a pass goes astray, prompting team-mates to encourage one another to focus and take more care.
—Stuart James, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
If that happens, the person might instantly react, doing so before anyone else might reach them and aid in realizing the AI has gone astray.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Astray.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/astray. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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astray
adverb or adjective1
: off the right path or route
2
: in or into error
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