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as in mischievous
engaging in or marked by childish misbehavior
blamed the prank on errant students
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as in nomadic
traveling from place to place
the errant gunslinger as a standard character in western novels
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Recent Examples of errant
Goodman has a nervy start, with an errant pass out of play.
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Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
Catcher Brett Sullivan’s back-pick got away from Trenton Brooks at first base and minor leaguer Jake Snider’s throw back into the infield from right field was also errant.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025
An errant drive on the par-4 15th hole left him scrambling and eventually needing a 21-foot putt for double-bogey to remain a 1-under for his day.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025
The fourth quarter was more of the same – errant passes, more turnovers and erratic 3-point shooting.
—Janis Carr, Orange County Register, 1 Mar. 2025
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Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
Catcher Brett Sullivan’s back-pick got away from Trenton Brooks at first base and minor leaguer Jake Snider’s throw back into the infield from right field was also errant.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025
An errant drive on the par-4 15th hole left him scrambling and eventually needing a 21-foot putt for double-bogey to remain a 1-under for his day.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025
The fourth quarter was more of the same – errant passes, more turnovers and erratic 3-point shooting.
—Janis Carr, Orange County Register, 1 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for errant
Adjective
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Ramona is an imaginative (and mischievous) fourth grader who is always up to something.—
Marilyn La Jeunesse,
Parents,
10 Apr. 2025
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However, the house is haunted, and the group must confront their differences to survive the night against a host of mischievous ghosts.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Making The Best Choice For Your Needs Despite these limitations, the Portuguese Golden Visa may still be appropriate for some Americans, such as those seeking a long-term nomadic lifestyle throughout Europe, where the minimal physical presence requirement is advantageous.—
Alex Recouso,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The two spent six weeks making a film documentary of Inuit people living a nomadic lifestyle.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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They are seen flinging a pizza box into their bucolic yard, smearing their faces with paint, raising their middle fingers, and saying naughty words.—
Peter Tonguette,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
21 Mar. 2025
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Listen to this article There’s nice Torrey Pines and naughty Torrey Pines.—
Bryce Miller,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2025
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That means more time for Rojas, who has shown more bad than good to begin this season.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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Thankfully, the kittens were discovered and rescued right in time before something worse fell on them.—
TJ Macias,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Errant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/errant. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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