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as in mistakes
an unintentional departure from truth or accuracy
a report on the earthquake contained several unfortunate errors
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as in offences
a breaking of a moral or legal code
we have all committed errors in our lives and strayed from the path of righteousness
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as in delusions
a false idea or belief
the story only spread the error by repeating the misinterpreted statistics
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Recent Examples of errors
Take the recent advice from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, of all people, which suggested verifying phishing emails by checking for spelling errors and grammatical inconsistencies.
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Davey Winder, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
However, there is a fundamental challenge in quantum computing space, as an increasing number of errors arise as the system grows in complexity with a higher number of qubits.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
The pervasive nature of these errors can affect decision-making processes and erode confidence in AI across industries.
—William Bain, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Shanahan seemed to see the sequence as a microcosm of the game and perhaps of the season — one in which errors overpowered energy and strong efforts.
—Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
What Leicester actually produced was a performance littered with errors in and out of possession, particularly defensively, that belied their Premier League status.
—Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
This will only be compounded as Mercury—your ruling planet—also stations retrograde in Aries, revealing communication errors on social media and everything in-between.
—Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 23 Dec. 2024
Since the south coast club committed the first of their 11 errors leading to goals, critics questioned Martin’s unwavering commitment to his principles, primarily the dedication to playing out from the back.
—Elias Burke, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
In May, the organization was hit with an attack that caused mass disruptions as staff was forced to move to manual processes that caused errors, delayed or lost lab results, and diversions of ambulances to other hospitals.
—Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
Davey Winder, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
However, there is a fundamental challenge in quantum computing space, as an increasing number of errors arise as the system grows in complexity with a higher number of qubits.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
The pervasive nature of these errors can affect decision-making processes and erode confidence in AI across industries.
—William Bain, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Shanahan seemed to see the sequence as a microcosm of the game and perhaps of the season — one in which errors overpowered energy and strong efforts.
—Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
What Leicester actually produced was a performance littered with errors in and out of possession, particularly defensively, that belied their Premier League status.
—Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
This will only be compounded as Mercury—your ruling planet—also stations retrograde in Aries, revealing communication errors on social media and everything in-between.
—Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 23 Dec. 2024
Since the south coast club committed the first of their 11 errors leading to goals, critics questioned Martin’s unwavering commitment to his principles, primarily the dedication to playing out from the back.
—Elias Burke, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
In May, the organization was hit with an attack that caused mass disruptions as staff was forced to move to manual processes that caused errors, delayed or lost lab results, and diversions of ambulances to other hospitals.
—Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for errors
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Clinical trials showed the combination helped manage schizophrenia symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions and disorganized thinking.Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Elevating Mangione to a mythical status only serves to deepen his delusions of grandeur.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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But this street is no stranger to juveniles committing car crimes.Rebecca Pryor, Baltimore Sun, 24 Dec. 2024
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Phishing is when bad actors attempt to obtain sensitive information to commit crimes or fraud.Audrey Nguyen, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
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Breaking the Stereotypes About Women and Money There are many myths out there about women and their relationship with money.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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This guide delves into some common composting myths and explains how to quickly transform citrus scraps of all sorts into a rich compost that your garden and houseplants will love.Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Dec. 2024
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If there was one, luxury brands operating there would be complicit of economic sanctions violations, if not in the letter, at least in the spirit if most purchases were indeed brought to Russia.Stéphane JG Girod, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Accountability mechanisms would have to be built in to ensure violations come at a cost.Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
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Images of dancers, street scenes and soldiers on the backdrop convey the illusions of various actions.Oline Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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As bitcoin matures, its volatility is likely to settle, leaving behind an asset whose long-term stability is built on solid fundamentals, not illusions of control.Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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The books, written by journalists who have covered immigration for several years, may also provide a reality check for executives and dispel some and misconceptions.Edward Segal, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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The truth is, what many agency professionals understand about how to execute a successful partner marketing campaign only scratches the surface of its real potential—and some of it might be based on outright misconceptions.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Errors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/errors. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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