astray
adverb or adjective
1
: off the right path or route : straying
2
: in error : away from what is proper or desirable
Examples of astray in a Sentence
I think we were led astray by the unfortunate similarity of the two names
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Chicago Police Superintendent James Conlisk responded by saying the Cubs might welcome a riotous crowd in the summer if the season went astray, blowing off their request.
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
These people are being led astray.
—Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026
Jess McClain, Emma Grace Hurley and Ednah Kurgat were leading the race with two miles left when they were led astray, missing out on the podium and a qualification for the WRRC, which is reserved for the top four finishers.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 25 Mar. 2026
When the consequences of being wrong are immediate and severe, making predictions can lead decision makers astray.
—Frank Diana, Time, 12 Mar. 2026
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
These people are being led astray.
—Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026
Jess McClain, Emma Grace Hurley and Ednah Kurgat were leading the race with two miles left when they were led astray, missing out on the podium and a qualification for the WRRC, which is reserved for the top four finishers.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 25 Mar. 2026
When the consequences of being wrong are immediate and severe, making predictions can lead decision makers astray.
—Frank Diana, Time, 12 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for astray
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“Astray.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/astray. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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astray
adverb or adjective1
: off the right path or route
2
: in or into error
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