Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bloopers
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Overall, those who laughed at their own minor blunders were judged more positively than those who appeared visibly embarrassed.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
27 Feb. 2026 -
Sadly, Israel will eventually not be as lucky as Magoo, who always manages to walk away from his blunders unscathed.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Flores was brilliant this season, but the shine on his achievements was somewhat muted by the team’s flubs.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
13 Jan. 2026
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Although several early romances blossom, some misguided flubs send four sexy singles to the chopping block.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Builders make many types of mistakes in their plans, according to Terri Faulkner, a floor plan design expert in Rocklin, California.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
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Letting your kids make mistakes and learn from them is a great way to help them to learn independence.—
Margery D. Rosen,
Parents,
5 Mar. 2026
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Patients have craved a solution after years of encountering lists that are often filled with inaccuracies, most notably whether doctors participate in an insurance plan’s network.—
Bob Herman,
STAT,
19 Feb. 2026
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Across the internet, certain period-piece fans questioned not just the casting choice for Cathy (Margot Robbie is apparently, at 35, too old to play Emily Brontë's anti-heroine), but, above all, the historical inaccuracies in the costuming.—
Madeline Hirsch,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
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The Wizards led by as many as 14 points at one point, and capitalized on Severance miscues with 16 points off 16 turnovers.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
7 Mar. 2026
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The Warriors pushed the ball upcourt after misses, makes or miscues by Seacrest.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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One hundred fifty five days later, the Guardians have regained pole position in the AL Central, once again the result of a frenetic flash of bunts, chops and goofs that converted a 2-0 deficit into a 3-2 advantage.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Her predecessor, Geoff Morrell, was unpopular internally and connected to several gaffes that didn’t help Chapek’s rocky time at the helm.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
24 Feb. 2026
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Continue reading … DIGITAL'S NEWS QUIZ — Where did AOC commit gaffes on global stage?—
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FOXNews.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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During four seasons with the Chiefs, McDuffie forced eight fumbles, three interceptions and broke up 34 passes.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Sports fans may forgive interceptions and fumbles.—
Bobby Zirkin,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Bloopers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bloopers. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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