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as in wrong
having an opinion that does not agree with truth or the facts
you're incorrect about the date of the final exam—it's next Tuesday, not Wednesday
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as in inappropriate
not appropriate for a particular occasion or situation
chose the incorrect military uniform for the treaty ceremony
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as in erroneous
not being in agreement with what is true
an incorrect but not intentionally deceitful statement
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Recent Examples of incorrect
There is one absolute stinker of a Double Jeopardy! round, filled with incorrect guesses and clues when nobody even buzzes in.
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Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 7 Jan. 2025
Experian then fails to inform consumers of its findings, and instead offers confusing and incorrect information, CFPB stated.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2025
That’s leading to long lines and incorrect pickup times on the mobile app.
—Anne D’innocenzio and Dee-Ann Durbin, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
The intrigue: Krishnan has advocated for raising country caps on green cards, but hasn't specifically commented on H-1B visas (despite incorrect social media claims to the contrary).
—Dan Primack, Axios, 27 Dec. 2024
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Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 7 Jan. 2025
Experian then fails to inform consumers of its findings, and instead offers confusing and incorrect information, CFPB stated.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2025
That’s leading to long lines and incorrect pickup times on the mobile app.
—Anne D’innocenzio and Dee-Ann Durbin, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
The intrigue: Krishnan has advocated for raising country caps on green cards, but hasn't specifically commented on H-1B visas (despite incorrect social media claims to the contrary).
—Dan Primack, Axios, 27 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incorrect
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The swindles also involved fake investments, phony sweepstakes, and tech support scams in which a person was contacted and told there was something wrong with their computer, which could be corrected for a fee.Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 18 Jan. 2025
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The outlet reports that Puente would even continue to write letters to her tenants’ family members for months following their deaths in order to cover her tracks and lead the families to believe nothing was wrong.Sean Neumann, People.com, 18 Jan. 2025
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In his Wednesday interview on French radio, French FM Barrot suggested that Musk's interventions in European nations' domestic politics were even more inappropriate because Musk is part of President-elect Trump's government-in-waiting.Tom Soufi Burridge, ABC News, 9 Jan. 2025
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John Anthony Ayala, of Colton and who previously worked at Inland Peak Performance and F1 Training in San Bernardino, sent inappropriate texts to the girl, according to a Jan. 3 news release by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Highland station.Paloma Chavez, Sacramento Bee, 7 Jan. 2025
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Fame-first culture is particularly rampant among younger generations who have bought into the idea that fame signals value—an erroneous inference that a person who is well-known for something must have achieved something.Matt Reynolds, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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The erroneous emergency alert caused a stir in all parts of Los Angeles.Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Duran had already been charged with improper conduct for his reaction to the red card.Callum Davis, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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One of the most alarming findings comes when Matson shows gaps in the marble shower's corners, warning of potential water damage due to improper sealing.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Businesses should tread carefully, as inaccurate or misrepresented transcriptions could lead to legal liabilities, potential lawsuits, and in some cases, regulatory scrutiny.Jason Foodman, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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Apple is suspending its new artificial intelligence feature summarizing alerts for news and entertainment apps after facing complaints from news outlets and press freedom groups about generating false and inaccurate information.Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 17 Jan. 2025
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This mismatch results in recruiters spending excessive time reviewing unsuitable applications, with 22% dedicating three to five hours daily to this task.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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Uncovering a Forgotten History The discovery was initiated by a 1930s agricultural report referencing untended land filled with graves and trees—an area unsuitable for cultivation.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Ratings declined, Lynch was unhappy, and the show was canceled.Victoria Edel, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025
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Saquon Barkley is an unstoppable force, the defense is resurgent under Vic Fangio, the chatter about an unhappy A.J. Brown has mostly died down.Dianna Russini, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
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All the logical arguments in the world, however, are irrelevant if fans believe something is off about the product and change the channel.Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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Through multiple appeals over the years, his legal team questioned Gauci’s testimony and conflict of interests, the bomb timer, and evidence not originally heard in court about a security breach at Heathrow airport which would change the bag’s origin and render Malta irrelevant.Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Incorrect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incorrect. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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