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
Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Big blunders cost so many others.
—ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
Santi and Suwa fall for each other despite Suwa’s spiky temper and Santi’s many blunders.
—Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026
Noem’s dissmissal comes after she was berated by lawmakers on Capitol Hill over a series of disastrous blunders by her department, including the killings of two American citizens by border patrol agents in Minneapolis and apparent attempts by DHS to stifle investigations into the shootings.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 6 Mar. 2026
While the Raptors have still been good in clutch situations — when the scoring margin is within five in the final five minutes of a game — that sample has included some notable blunders.
—Eric Koreen, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Overall, those who laughed at their own minor blunders were judged more positively than those who appeared visibly embarrassed.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 27 Feb. 2026
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
Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 14 Mar. 2026
Noun
Problems with the city’s rollout of the trash and Balboa Park parking programs didn’t help, and further built on City Hall’s history of operational snafus and policy blunders.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Big blunders cost so many others.
—ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
Santi and Suwa fall for each other despite Suwa’s spiky temper and Santi’s many blunders.
—Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026
Noem’s dissmissal comes after she was berated by lawmakers on Capitol Hill over a series of disastrous blunders by her department, including the killings of two American citizens by border patrol agents in Minneapolis and apparent attempts by DHS to stifle investigations into the shootings.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 6 Mar. 2026
While the Raptors have still been good in clutch situations — when the scoring margin is within five in the final five minutes of a game — that sample has included some notable blunders.
—Eric Koreen, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Overall, those who laughed at their own minor blunders were judged more positively than those who appeared visibly embarrassed.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 27 Feb. 2026
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
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
Noun
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But, the big man seemed to tire as the game went on and mistakes followed.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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This is not to say that her execution was flawless, that mistakes weren’t made.—
Alex Morris,
Rolling Stone,
19 Mar. 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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An explosion of green paint can be seen as Islas stumbles and screams in pain.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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Written and illustrated by Lisa Horstman On a camping trip with her parents in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, an inquisitive girl slips out of her tent to explore after dark and stumbles upon the lively scene of a salamander ball.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The two teams combined for 49 runs and 11 errors in two games.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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Corona del Mar’s four-run third inning was helped by two Newport Harbor errors and Zenz’ two-run single up the middle.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Nor is the scene in which Cory trips on mushrooms on Hollywood Boulevard (which is probably true of half the people walking there).—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Mar. 2026
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That's honestly great news for tailors and anyone who regularly trips over their own feet.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The difference is that, while Carolyn struggles to define herself against expectation, John has always obliged expectation.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
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But some midseason struggles, and a shoulder injury kept him from establishing himself as a rookie starter.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Blunders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blunders. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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