SLIPUPS Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

slipups

noun

plural of slipup

as in mistakes

an unintentional departure from truth or accuracy the marketing director made sure there were no slipups for the important presentation

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as in blunders

a wrong judgment ran a flawless campaign—not a single slipup

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Recent Examples of slipups This week’s quiz spotlights country confessions and live TV slipups. — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026 Weir's tendency to forget lyrics became a treat for fans at shows, who greeted his slipups with cheers and thunderous applause. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Jan. 2026 While the errors did not alter the report’s fundamental findings in either case, the slipups point to risks when corporations rely on still-hallucinatory AI, especially in jobs like consulting that are threatened by the technology. — Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 26 Nov. 2025

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Noun

The Tar Heels’ ability to overcome some sloppiness — and, yes, take advantage of a slew of TCU mistakes — was a positive intangible sign after Belichick’s brutal debut season and offseason.

— Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Notice that this entire process still leans on AI to catch AI's mistakes.

— Ted Ladd, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of mistakes

Noun

Djokovic made 70 unforced errors in a painful performance that ended mere minutes before midnight.

— Stephen Whyno, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Correct any errors, resolve outstanding issues where possible and make sure the information lenders see is up to date — such as the incorporation date, state of registration, number of employees and annual sales.

— Carson Brunson, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026

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