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Synonyms

by mistake

Idioms  

  1. Erroneously, as in He took my coat by mistake. [c. 1700]

Example Sentences

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When these files were released, a number of things seemed to have been released by mistake.

From Slate • Feb. 4, 2026

For more than an hour, Trump repeatedly called Greenland Iceland by mistake, while demanding it be turned over to him.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2026

Account holders flagged by mistake could verify their age using a "video selfie" or by providing government-issued ID, Meta said.

From Barron's • Dec. 1, 2025

Accounts that were flagged by mistake could verify their age using a "video selfie" or by providing government-issued ID.

From Barron's • Nov. 19, 2025

Is it because Emily had a crush on Justin since last year, and it became a big deal whenI told Bradley by mistake?

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan

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