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made a mistake

VERB

slip up

Synonyms

WEAK

blow it blunder err goof miscalculate misconstrue misestimate misjudge misread misstep misunderstand muff

Example Sentences

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In later posts on Thursday, the AI chatbot said it had "incorrectly named" Hill and it had made a "mistake in visual identification".

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

After visiting São Paulo’s wild capybaras, I wondered if the rodents had made a mistake by moving to the big city.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

The meaning I glean from your words is this: It’s not so much that you yearn for him romantically and fear you made a mistake simply because your life is empty without him.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Lea does not feel that she made a mistake.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

I check up and down the table to see if he’s made a mistake or is lost or something.

From "Free Lunch" by Rex Ogle