bloopers

Definition of bloopersnext
plural of blooper

Example Sentences

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Noun
  • The two even argued about the 2008 parking meter deal, one of the city’s biggest financial blunders.
    A.D. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Even with good intentions, these salon blunders are better avoided, according to experts.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • Although several early romances blossom, some misguided flubs send four sexy singles to the chopping block.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • In February 2025, NASA hired an independent team to determine why the mission failed, examining everything from broken hardware to leadership mistakes.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 Feb. 2026
  • District Attorney John Creuzot has since assigned two lawyers to check the judgments with district clerks to help prevent mistakes.
    Dallas Morning News, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • In 1752, Britain and its colonies adopted the Gregorian calendar, introduced by Pope Gregory XIII to correct inaccuracies in the Julian system.
    Tiago Ventura, Time, 14 Feb. 2026
  • Real Brokerage disputed the allegations and said media reports contain inaccuracies.
    Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Bad passes, lost balls and out-of-bounds miscues?
    Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
  • The Trojans forced six Northwestern turnovers in the first quarter, converting those miscues into 15 points on their way to a 28-16 lead after 10 minutes.
    Oc Register, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • Republicans and some Democrats mocked her for gaffes.
    Elaine Mallon, Baltimore Sun, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Those gaffes cost McAtamney his spot on the roster.
    Dan Duggan, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • New England quarterback Drake Maye had seven fumbles in the postseason and lost four.
    Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Ware, Dallas’ franchise leader in sacks, forced fumbles and tackles for loss, spent nine seasons with the Cowboys, earning seven Pro Bowl nods and four All-Pro selections.
    José Sánchez Córdova, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Bloopers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bloopers. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.

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