1
as in to stumble
to make a mistake
we badly erred when we calculated the driving distance
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2
as in to trespass
to commit an offense
when we err, we must be willing to accept the consequences
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Recent Examples of err
In 2023, Kuiper signed a deal to make launches with SpaceX, several months after Amazon shareholders brought a lawsuit alleging the company had erred by contracting much of its capacity from Blue Origin.
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Ars Technica, 5 Mar. 2025
But most leaders err either by providing too much or too little support.
—Lisa Christen, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
What to do instead Give yourself a deadline if there isn’t one imposed on you already — erring toward sooner rather than later — and create consequences for missing it.
—Scott Mautz, Contributor, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2025
His partner, Evan Bouchard, erred on the first and second goals against, too.
—Daniel Nugent-Bowman, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
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Ars Technica, 5 Mar. 2025
But most leaders err either by providing too much or too little support.
—Lisa Christen, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
What to do instead Give yourself a deadline if there isn’t one imposed on you already — erring toward sooner rather than later — and create consequences for missing it.
—Scott Mautz, Contributor, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2025
His partner, Evan Bouchard, erred on the first and second goals against, too.
—Daniel Nugent-Bowman, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for err
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Forty-two years later, during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, Steves stumbled upon his diary, rereading passages about his formative trip.—
Laura Manske,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Listen to this article The morning after his fifth suicide attempt, Rick Fisher stumbled to a church and pounded on the doors.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2025
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Why else would a man who just trespassed, exposed himself on national television (and apparently damaged an expensive stage curtain) simply be allowed to dress and address the press?—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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Last year, Wheeler served two days in Vernon County jail on six trespassing convictions from 2020, 2022 and 2023.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2025
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During the Mets’ loss to the Marlins, Vientos was jogging to first base when Miami’s Graham Pauley fumbled the ball.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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The characters in Megan Howell’s short stories, which glide into scenes of magical realism, are lonely people facing the harsh realities of an often violent world and fumbling toward something more hopeful.—
Emma Alpern,
Vulture,
2 Apr. 2025
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On Monday night, a glittering crowd stepped out to celebrate the store’s opening, before heading over to Palazzo Serbelloni to wander through its halls and take in the homewares collection.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
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Nestled along the sandy shores of Siloso Beach, the resort is adorned in tropical greenery, while peacocks wander freely across the gardens, hornbills perch in the frangipani trees and dinosaur-like monitor lizards sunbathe by breakfast tables.—
Nicole Trilivas,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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To drag their 13-3 record to that depth, the Padres would have to fall apart and trip over themselves numerous other times.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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While the elites were busy tripping over themselves to dismiss his campaign, President Trump was busy shining a light on the issues that matter to everyday Americans.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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Despite hitting every green in regulation that Sunday, McIlroy couldn’t get any putts to fall and finished in third place, two shots behind Cameron Smith.—
Justin Ray,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Try to find a place that will block blowing or falling debris.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Apr. 2025
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The next year, the magazine sent Mr. Plimpton, who was known for writing about his blundering experiences trying to play professional football and golf, to count birds with Mr. Emanuel.—
Michael S. Rosenwald,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Confidently rolling toward the Ukrainian 47th Mechanized Brigades in a long column of vehicles flying the red flag of the defunct Soviet Union, the Russian marines blundered into a preplanned kill zone.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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The panel did not stray from their earlier guesses for him, throwing out familiar names like Dave Matthews, Daryl Hall, and Pat Monahan of Train once more.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Kering Eyewear was a pioneer in changing the business model for luxury groups with regard to the eyewear category, straying from the well-trodden licensing business model.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Err.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/err. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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