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as in fumbled
to make a mistake
even though the prosecution had blundered several times in presenting its case, it ultimately prevailed
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as in stumbled
to proceed or act clumsily or ineffectually
blundered his way through an acceptance speech
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Recent Examples of blundered
Rubio is the president’s top adviser on both national security and diplomacy at a moment when the United States has blundered into an unpopular war that appears to be a strategic catastrophe.
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David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 11 May 2026
Padres fielders blundered in three of his outings.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
People see this president as having blundered into a war with no clear rationale.
—NBC news, 5 Apr. 2026
Back in the team after injury, Neuer made strong saves in the first half but blundered for Freiburg's second, leaping out of his goal to palm a corner straight to Freiburg striker Lucas Höler for an easy second.
—ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
The growing political noise raises questions about whether Netflix, which has had one of the cleanest business strategies and investment stories in media, blundered into its first big M&A swing.
—Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 24 Feb. 2026
David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 11 May 2026
Padres fielders blundered in three of his outings.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
People see this president as having blundered into a war with no clear rationale.
—NBC news, 5 Apr. 2026
Back in the team after injury, Neuer made strong saves in the first half but blundered for Freiburg's second, leaping out of his goal to palm a corner straight to Freiburg striker Lucas Höler for an easy second.
—ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
The growing political noise raises questions about whether Netflix, which has had one of the cleanest business strategies and investment stories in media, blundered into its first big M&A swing.
—Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blundered
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Before that, when the Jets could have taken the lead on their opening drive, Allen fumbled on the Dolphins’ 1-yard line.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
12 June 2026
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The Spurs had one more chance, but Stephon Castle fumbled the inbounds pass and pandemonium at Madison Square Garden followed.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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Because the 59-year-old MAGA actor has stumbled into a debate that’s been vexing DC fans for more than six decades.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
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The memorial effort dragged for years as the private onePulse Foundation, originally tasked to create it, stumbled and then collapsed amid excessive ambition that produced a plan for a $100 million memorial and museum the group had no ability to fund.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 June 2026
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Four years later in Italy, the waterworks went again, as those infernal penalty kicks tripped us up against West Germany in the semifinal.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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According to the family's lawsuit against DPD, Officer Verona Shaw tripped on the steps while entering the backyard.—
Alysia Burgio,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Once her shots started to fall, the Sparks struggled to contain her.—
Jordan Puente,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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The group struggled to find relevance in the aftermath of Kath’s death, largely thanks to shifting musical tastes.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2026
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Two years ago, CMS had to redo Medicare Advantage star ratings after federal judges said the government erred with its original calculations.—
Bob Herman,
STAT,
18 June 2026
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An error on a double-play ball right after put two on with nobody out, and another sacrifice bunt was erred on to score two more.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
2 June 2026
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“Blundered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blundered. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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