as in inaccurate
not being in agreement with what is true
a poorly researched news article about the new virus that was filled with much erroneous information
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Recent Examples of erroneous
These convictions were not caused by unintentional mistakes by local law enforcement or misidentification by well-meaning eyewitnesses or honest but erroneous forensic analysis.
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CBS News, 18 Oct. 2024
Between the lines: Republicans have argued vigorously that the apostrophe placed in the transcript is erroneous and that Biden was actually criticizing individual Trump voters.
—Andrew Solender, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
The billionaire responded to reports that he would not be invited to the U.K.’s investment summit with false claims about the release of prisoners in the country, following a trend of erroneous and inflammatory comments directed at the U.K. in recent months.
—Chloe Berger, Fortune Europe, 26 Sep. 2024
But that’s not always true: A new study shows patients can often reap financial benefits by disputing charges that seem erroneous or by negotiating for financial relief.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 20 Sep. 2024
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CBS News, 18 Oct. 2024
Between the lines: Republicans have argued vigorously that the apostrophe placed in the transcript is erroneous and that Biden was actually criticizing individual Trump voters.
—Andrew Solender, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
The billionaire responded to reports that he would not be invited to the U.K.’s investment summit with false claims about the release of prisoners in the country, following a trend of erroneous and inflammatory comments directed at the U.K. in recent months.
—Chloe Berger, Fortune Europe, 26 Sep. 2024
But that’s not always true: A new study shows patients can often reap financial benefits by disputing charges that seem erroneous or by negotiating for financial relief.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 20 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for erroneous
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In either scenario, referring to them as a black box would still be inaccurate.Cody Greco, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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But information in background checks can be inaccurate, raising unfair hurdles for renters, advocates say.Gretchen Morgenson, NBC News, 21 Nov. 2024
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And when Reuters reported in April that Tesla had canceled plans for a $25,000 EV to focus on its robotaxi, Musk said the article was incorrect.Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
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But that hasn’t quieted Burgess, who says incorrect voter data wound up in the new system.Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, 2 Nov. 2024
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Using the wrong product might harm your mattress and could even void its warranty.Heather Cruickshank, SELF, 23 Nov. 2024
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Global Breakout: Argo-esque Czech Oscar entry Waves is proving doubters wrong at the Box Office, Nancy writes.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
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He was also ordered to pay $120,000 in restitution and fined $25,000 for making false police reports.Megan Thomas, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
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Editor's note: A previous version of this story said LU KALA was pregnant based on her false claim.Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Erroneous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erroneous. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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