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as in to stumble
to make a mistake
we badly erred when we calculated the driving distance
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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
This whole line of Pokémon definitely errs toward the ugly side, but Gothita takes the cake.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
The consistent temperature of the room should range between 50 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit, ideally erring on the cooler side.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2024
Entering the day, no other American League team had erred more than 85 times.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2024
From there, the Yankees handed the Dodgers a golden chance, erring defensively all around the diamond.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
The consistent temperature of the room should range between 50 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit, ideally erring on the cooler side.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2024
Entering the day, no other American League team had erred more than 85 times.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2024
From there, the Yankees handed the Dodgers a golden chance, erring defensively all around the diamond.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for err
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Thomas watches as a naked virgin rides a horse, which is meant to stumble upon reaching the grave of a vampire.Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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The Packers stumbled down the stretch, losing three of five, including two in a row.Jeff Howe, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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However, while development on the property continued, the houseless continued to trespass on the Hope Street structure.Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 27 Dec. 2024
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Mortimer was charged in Palm Beach, Florida, in April 2016 with trespassing the home of ex-boyfriend Nico Fanjul, son of sugar baron Alex Fanjul.Diane J. Cho, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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By contrast, their opponents have fumbled 21 times, with the Chiefs pouncing on eight of those.Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 3 Jan. 2025
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Junior running back Ashton Jeanty fumbled the ball twice — one of those was recovered by the Broncos — en route to falling just short of breaking Barry Sanders’ single-season rushing record.Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 2 Jan. 2025
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That first night back, my friends and I wandered through our neighborhood to see the damage Katrina had left behind and which of our neighbors had returned.Edward Buckles Jr., TIME, 7 Jan. 2025
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For another onsite dining option, wander to Madeline’s high-end Timber Room for tater tots covered with caviar, Alpine fondue, wagyu strip loin and a 32-ounce bison tomahawk steak.Linnea Covington, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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The instructions emphasized folks not tripping in their fabulous boots while boarding and on being cool.Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2025
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And two, space heaters can fall and give you a shock or burn—especially if someone trips over the cord.Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
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This is a negligible amount compared with the more than 3.5 inches that fall during that period in an average year.Ned Kleiner, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Trees or limbs that fall onto a shoulder, sidewalk or public right-of-way should be reported by calling 311 or using the CLT+ mobile app.Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 10 Jan. 2025
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The Broncos kicked a field goal on their opening possession to extend the lead to 11 points once again, but the special teams blunder — and the poor clock management that preceded it — kept haunting the Broncos.Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
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But Cleveland blundered in getting Colavito back, just as the team had in sending him away.Richard Goldstein, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Original director Danny Boyle has won Oscars, mounted an epic Olympics opening ceremony (London 2012) and strayed a bit from his playful economy.Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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And Tressel, whose sideline fashion variety rarely strayed from the sweater vest — scarlet or gray — loved the punt.Pete Sampson, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Err.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/err. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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