BLOOPERS Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

bloopers

noun

plural of blooper

as in pratfalls

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Noun

José Caballero, who had a solo homer and an RBI single, and Ben Rice, who blooped a go-ahead, two-run single, also helped the Yankees overcome a few defensive blunders.

— Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 14 Sep. 2026
And, on occasion, other teams have countered Phillies’ blunders with their own sterling fundamentals.

— Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of blunders

Noun

This can include addressing low visibility or reputational concerns, as well as inaccuracies—which is where a PR team steps in to ensure media outreach and content strategy are aligned.

— Michelle Mekky, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Since modern speedometers operate electronically based on how fast your tires are traveling, if the tires themselves are larger, aren’t inflated at the right level or have low tread, that can lead to speed inaccuracies.

— Keenan Thompson, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of inaccuracies

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With the amount of motion and movement that Arkansas State uses on offense to create space for its playmakers, TCU must avoid early miscues defensively to stay out of an unexpected shootout.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2026
But there were still costly miscues — and such mistakes could cost the Commanders much more this season if the defense can’t eliminate them.

— Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of miscues

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Midland—which also includes guitarist/vocalist Jess Carson and bassist/vocalist Cameron Duddy, along with a troupe of touring players—embrace the goofs.

— Stephen Deusner, SPIN, 3 Aug. 2026
Johnny Carson made fun of politicians, but mostly their public goofs, not their policies.

— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 20 May 2026

Definition of goofs

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But there were also many of the same gaffes that plagued Washington during its miserable 5-12 campaign in 2025.

— Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2026
The April vote followed drops in polling for National, while this week’s followed recent public remarks Luxon had made on various issues that some in his party saw as gaffes.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of gaffes

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