bloopers

plural of blooper

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for bloopers
Noun
  • Both André Onana and Altay Bayındır have been used in the three games this season and both have made blunders that have led to conceded goals.
    Ben Church, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
  • However, this team often gives opponents an extra out or two by not making the plays it should, throwing to the wrong base or making base-running blunders.
    Jim Bowden, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Until then, don’t make these three common pruning mistakes.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
  • The Chiefs piled up uncharacteristic mistakes, which began early when Kelce was moved off his route and collided with Worthy, causing Worthy to leave the game with a right shoulder injury.
    Jesse Newell, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • For example, the comments criticize the sections on sea level rise, noting the report failed to capture the acceleration of such trends, among other inaccuracies.
    Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
  • This story has been updated to correct inaccuracies.
    Louisville Courier Journal, Louisville Courier Journal, 29 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Because relying on defensive turnovers and opponent miscues isn’t sustainable.
    Mike Straw, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Agustin Ramirez lofted a first-inning sacrifice fly for the Marlins, who built multirun rallies following Mets miscues in the third and seventh.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • In its 10-episode first season, the show could use a little more heart and soul behind its high jinks and gaffes.
    Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
  • In a 5-4 loss to the Washington Nationals, the Mets didn’t blow any leads, there were no defensive gaffes and the lineup made life tough on right-hander Brad Lord.
    Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 21 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Despite all the fumbles and mishaps of teaching journalism to a very green staff of (mostly) volunteers, season 1 of The Paper ends on a high note with the Toledo Truth Teller being nominated for three awards.
    Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Mack left Chicago having totaled 36 sacks, 35 tackles for a loss, 52 quarterback hits, 14 forced fumbles and two interceptions in 53 games over four seasons.
    Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Other discipline errors snowballed after that.
    Jesse Newell, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Alcaraz finished with 30 unforced errors, the same total as his opponent.
    Howard Fendrich, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
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“Bloopers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bloopers. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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