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
Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Vrabel will dial up a defensive plan that backs Cam Ward into blunders.
—Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2025
Her protagonist, known to have been derived from herself in a few other ways, blunders along and is charming but delusional, unlike Austen’s fiercely independent and witty Elizabeth Bennet.
—Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2025
The View has a storied history with fashion blunders.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Oct. 2025
Again, special teams blunders set the defense up in poor position, but the defense ultimately coughed up big gains on the ground.
—Mike Kaye
september 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2025
Just as Russ is about to reach the pinnacle of college athletic achievement, a pair of blunders torpedo the season, his public image and his future professional career.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 26 Sep. 2025
The comments poured in with solidarity and stories of similar blunders.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
But the company has been struggling in recent years with multiple CEO changes, technical blunders and strategy shifts.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
Some began adding more blunders to the list when the Blue Jays dropped two games at the Rogers Centre to begin the ALCS — when Schneider offered up more pitching changes for fans to debate.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Vrabel will dial up a defensive plan that backs Cam Ward into blunders.
—Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2025
Her protagonist, known to have been derived from herself in a few other ways, blunders along and is charming but delusional, unlike Austen’s fiercely independent and witty Elizabeth Bennet.
—Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2025
The View has a storied history with fashion blunders.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Oct. 2025
Again, special teams blunders set the defense up in poor position, but the defense ultimately coughed up big gains on the ground.
—Mike Kaye
september 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2025
Just as Russ is about to reach the pinnacle of college athletic achievement, a pair of blunders torpedo the season, his public image and his future professional career.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 26 Sep. 2025
The comments poured in with solidarity and stories of similar blunders.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
But the company has been struggling in recent years with multiple CEO changes, technical blunders and strategy shifts.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blunders
Noun
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The hitters can extend at-bats or, in the case of Guerrero and veteran George Springer, detonate mistakes.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Assisting guests to create memorable experiences through the years means Ali has also seen his fair share of requests that shed light on some of the biggest travel mistakes.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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After successfully bluffing his way into the house, Tom fumbles an attempt to hide his reasons for being there, leading Robbie to take him hostage.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
20 Oct. 2025
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While both teams were in position to flip some results, the Ravens have to feel a little snakebitten with how their games have played out, including a couple of fourth-quarter Derrick Henry fumbles.—
Scott Chasen,
Kansas City Star,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The trio stumbles upon a crucial piece of evidence - and promptly compromises it.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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To summarize, the protagonist, lost in hopeless days, eventually stumbles upon a deserted dance hall.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Though Boston dealt with defensive issues, leading the league with 116 errors, the team clearly has a bright future.—
Shaun McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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The Wolverines then made three consecutive hitting errors, essentially putting the set out of reach.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Nicholas trips over a bramble, falls to his hands and knees in the soaking grass.—
David Wingrave,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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Unlike overlapping or hook-and-eye designs that can get tricky, the zipper makes bathroom trips much easier—an incredibly practical feature.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The show follows Snow's Sophie, who struggles to adjust to a new life in Texas but forms a close and complicated bond with Akerman's Margo.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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Many believe if Gabriel struggles again Sunday against the Patriots that the Browns could use the following week’s bye to prepare Sanders for his first career start against the Jets the following week.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Blunders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blunders. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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