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
Dan Walters, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2026
Several real estate blunders exacerbated the situation.
—Harvey Levine, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Orioles pitchers made two defensive blunders Saturday, and the absence of an ABS challenge cost Ryan Helsley in the ninth inning of a gutting loss.
—Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 4 Apr. 2026
Over the years across Illinois, there has been a litany of agency miscues, blunders and downright neglect, including several in Lake County.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
The sufferings caused by a statesman’s blunders are larger than the benefits produced by his accomplishments.
—David Brooks, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
The Wave led for a majority of the match after taking advantage of Utah's defensive blunders when Maria Eduarda Rodrigues Silva scored in the 17th minute.
—CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
The Wave led for a majority of the match after taking advantage of Utah’s defensive blunders when Maria Eduarda Rodrigues Silva scored in the 17th minute.
—ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
Santi and Suwa fall for each other despite Suwa’s spiky temper and Santi’s many blunders.
—Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026
Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 14 Mar. 2026
Noun
Many similar blunders have been recorded in years past, including arguably the worst example, a disastrous decision three decades ago to overhaul how electricity was produced, distributed and priced.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2026
Several real estate blunders exacerbated the situation.
—Harvey Levine, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Orioles pitchers made two defensive blunders Saturday, and the absence of an ABS challenge cost Ryan Helsley in the ninth inning of a gutting loss.
—Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 4 Apr. 2026
Over the years across Illinois, there has been a litany of agency miscues, blunders and downright neglect, including several in Lake County.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
The sufferings caused by a statesman’s blunders are larger than the benefits produced by his accomplishments.
—David Brooks, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
The Wave led for a majority of the match after taking advantage of Utah's defensive blunders when Maria Eduarda Rodrigues Silva scored in the 17th minute.
—CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
The Wave led for a majority of the match after taking advantage of Utah’s defensive blunders when Maria Eduarda Rodrigues Silva scored in the 17th minute.
—ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
Santi and Suwa fall for each other despite Suwa’s spiky temper and Santi’s many blunders.
—Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026
Verb
And then Ron somehow blunders his way into getting the number jacked up to $100,000 in return for their silence.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blunders
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According to the San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters, mistakes can also be corrected by simply indicating the correction on your original ballot.—
Hector Amezcua,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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These mistakes can sometimes increase the record's value.—
Nina Derwin,
Martha Stewart,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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If the creditor fumbles the process, then an otherwise valid and collectible debt may be barred.—
Virginia Hammerle,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Mar. 2026
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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
Verb
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As Laugier’s story continues, the man wanders through a forest, stumbles upon fallen branches, and has an epiphany.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
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Expecting dull days and strict rules, the boy instead stumbles into a world of delightful chaos and imagination – where outrageous stories are spun, and a world of wonder, memory and mischief unfolds.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Post last year reported that an early version of directory was rife with errors, including misidentifying which health care providers were covered by which health care plans.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 May 2026
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Casey Dart hit a leadoff single for Norton in the fifth, and a rare pair of errors helped the Lancers plate two with nobody out.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
2 May 2026
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And, there's such a thing as guys trips only.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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Plus, the amount of walking that Japan trips require is no joke.—
Elaina Verhoff,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2026
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Anticipated state struggles to regulate foreign apps is why a federal ban would be preferable, 19th News reported.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
1 May 2026
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In addition to his family situation as a child, Horner's lawyers have presented evidence about his autism diagnosis, struggles with mental health, lead exposure and issues with his brain development in order to convince the jury to sentence him to life in prison instead of death row.—
Steven Rosenbaum,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Blunders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blunders. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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