as in inaccuracy
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of errancy
Traversing Central and Eastern Europe, New York, California, the Southwestern U. S., Buenos Aires, and Haiti, Reines resembles a cosmic outlaw, a modern-day wandering Jew, whose errancy and alienation disrupts illusions of order.
—
Hannah Aizenman, The New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2019
Hannah Aizenman, The New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for errancy
Noun
-
Employers must provide individuals with their criminal history information, inform them of their right to correct inaccuracies, and include a copy of Article 23-A of the Correction Law, which outlines protections against employment discrimination based on criminal history.Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
-
At certain points, wild inaccuracies and strange arguments were floated about trans people — many from Tennessee Solicitor General J. Matthew Rice, but even once by U.S. Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar, arguing for the plaintiffs.Samantha Riedel, Them, 5 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
The margin for error in these elite matchups is small, and the Ravens are struggling to overcome their mistakes.Baltimore Sun staff, Baltimore Sun, 2 Dec. 2024
-
This copy may not be in its final form, may be updated and may contain minor transcription errors.ABC News, ABC News, 1 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
Sunday, Stroud threw two interceptions and ran out of the back of the end zone while avoiding a pass rusher with 1:13 left, a blunder that resulted in a safety that sealed the Tennessee Titans’ 32-27 victory.Joseph Person, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
-
The biggest drama surrounding the Browns this season has nothing to do with quarterback play, personnel decisions or on-field blunders.Troy Smith, Axios, 21 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
But come the end of the game, Houston had a chance to steal a win despite their miscues.Ben Morse, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
-
Limiting mistakes helped fuel the strong start, but now miscues are piling up.Ben Standig, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
Three receiving touchdowns, two interceptions and one fumble recovery to his name — but all of that didn’t matter when the King/Drew senior came up a yard short in overtime to end the CIF Division 6-AA Southern California Regional final, ending the Golden Eagles’ season and his high school career.Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
-
The teams traded touchdowns before Syracuse’s Devin Grant returned a fumble by receiver Xavier Restrepo 56 yards to the end zone, giving the Orange their first lead with 1:47 to play in the third quarter.Manny Navarro, The Athletic, 1 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
Currency with mistakes can also be worth a lot, so be on the lookout for modern dimes without the S mark.Miguel Legoas, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
-
But getting the technology to follow open-ended commands reliably remains a challenge, with the risk that errors could translate into costly and hard-to-undo mistakes.Will Knight, WIRED, 11 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
Trump’s camp had its own flubs in the final stretch.Philip Elliott, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
-
However, in the days since the book's release, some fans noticed some big flubs within the book.Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
The Chargers paid a steep price for a sluggish offensive start and late defensive lapses.Elliott Teaford, Orange County Register, 8 Dec. 2024
-
But that heritage is now on the brink, taxed by business mistakes, manufacturing delays, safety lapses, and a loss of strategic clarity.Jim Osman, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near errancy
Cite this Entry
“Errancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/errancy. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share