as in mistake
an unintentional departure from truth or accuracy
an unfortunate inaccuracy in the report
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Recent Examples of inaccuracy
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H. Alan Scott, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
This story was updated because an earlier version included an inaccuracy.
—Aaron Valdez, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Editor’s Note: Please be mindful that this transcript does not go through our standard editorial process and may contain inaccuracies and grammatical errors.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 28 June 2025
Additionally, researchers relied on surveys where participants self-reported their experiences with cold drink heart, which means these reports could contain inaccuracies.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 24 June 2025
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H. Alan Scott, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
This story was updated because an earlier version included an inaccuracy.
—Aaron Valdez, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Editor’s Note: Please be mindful that this transcript does not go through our standard editorial process and may contain inaccuracies and grammatical errors.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 28 June 2025
Additionally, researchers relied on surveys where participants self-reported their experiences with cold drink heart, which means these reports could contain inaccuracies.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inaccuracy
Noun
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Read on for some of the most common nutrition mistakes sports dietitians see that wreak havoc on people’s workouts—plus what to do instead.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
9 July 2025
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Such complacency could be a mistake, as some market watchers have cautioned.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
9 July 2025
Noun
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High-profile cases have shown that spreadsheet errors can cost companies millions.—
Aleksandra Bal,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Unforced error after unforced error plagued the team.—
Emma Moon,
Charlotte Observer,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Kiké Hernández and Teoscar Hernández made run-scoring defensive blunders in the outfield.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
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Whereas the Pacers had their lowest giveaway total of the championship round in Game 6, OKC had its highest turnover game of the playoffs, with 23 blunders leading to 32 Indiana points.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
20 June 2025
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“Inaccuracy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inaccuracy. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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