as in mistakes
an unintentional departure from truth or accuracy
fixed a minor blunder in the advertising flyer
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as in fumbles
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 stumbles
to proceed or act clumsily or ineffectually
blundered his way through an acceptance speech
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Recent Examples of blunders
Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 23 Feb. 2026
Soundstages in Los Angeles would be busy, thousands of people would be working in those few months early in the year, producing shows that ranged from all-time classics to all-time blunders.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 21 Feb. 2026
Yet the Mayor’s task seemed primarily to be a matter of remaining extremely visible and communicative, while committing no egregious public blunders, as members of the municipal workforce did their jobs.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 19 Feb. 2026
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
An Italian Winter Olympics broadcaster who was on the mic for the opening ceremony before the Milan Cortina Games began last week faced immense backlash and a strike call for numerous blunders during the show.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
But that’s only because of the multiple strategic blunders from the summer that were Ctrl-Z’d in the swap.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
The results weren’t so good for the Los Angeles Rams as special teams blunders and shoddy defense led to two losses in those game, including a 31-27 defeat in the NFC title game.
—Josh Dubow, Twin Cities, 28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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
Soundstages in Los Angeles would be busy, thousands of people would be working in those few months early in the year, producing shows that ranged from all-time classics to all-time blunders.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 21 Feb. 2026
Yet the Mayor’s task seemed primarily to be a matter of remaining extremely visible and communicative, while committing no egregious public blunders, as members of the municipal workforce did their jobs.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 19 Feb. 2026
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
An Italian Winter Olympics broadcaster who was on the mic for the opening ceremony before the Milan Cortina Games began last week faced immense backlash and a strike call for numerous blunders during the show.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
But that’s only because of the multiple strategic blunders from the summer that were Ctrl-Z’d in the swap.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
The results weren’t so good for the Los Angeles Rams as special teams blunders and shoddy defense led to two losses in those game, including a 31-27 defeat in the NFC title game.
—Josh Dubow, Twin Cities, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blunders
Noun
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The five to ten years before retirement are some of the most financially complex, but choosing the right financial planner during this stage can help reduce costly mistakes and create a clearer transition plan.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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Around this time, confirming plans (like, say, a first or second date) multiple times and generally being more forgiving if someone makes mistakes is appropriate.—
Annabel Gat,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Sonny feels like a departure; unlike Bernthal’s mercenaries, Sonny fumbles with his gun, has a bleeding heart, and lays his vulnerabilities bare.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
24 Feb. 2026
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The Seahawks are a high-turnover team on both sides of the ball, but the 49ers have forced just two takeaways in the season series — both fumbles in the opener.—
Michael Nowels,
Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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And what about the scene when Mac has locked Bull in the room, which is flooding with water, until James [Osian Emlyn] stumbles across him and lets him out?—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
27 Feb. 2026
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Violet stumbles upon Sophie in the parlor, searching desperately for her necklace.—
Christina Grace Tucker,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The digital freight forward launched an AI agent built to conduct an audit on all past customs entries to identify mistakes and compliance errors, as well as pinpoint entries where duties might have been over or underpaid.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Feb. 2026
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Demand written confirmation of errors.—
Christopher Elliott,
Mercury News,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The resulting rambles through town, aboard motorcycle taxis on which all three pile up along with the drivers, become, for Folarin, trips through his own memories.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
6 Feb. 2026
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Boat trips with the hotel’s fleet of luxury liners or a heli ride take you island-hopping to Hydra and Spetses.—
Jemima Sissons,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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As each assignee struggles under the weight of conscience, coercion, and fear, the darkly satirical story examines who draws society’s moral lines, who enforces them, and what happens when they are crossed under extreme pressure.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
27 Feb. 2026
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The defeat intensifies pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who already faced a leadership crisis and struggles with cost-of-living challenges.—
Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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