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
Elizabeth D. Samet, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2025
There's a short list of popular social blunders, but experts also say there are proven ways to avoid them.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
Adding Too Much Sodium One of the biggest soup blunders is ignoring a high sodium content, Diane Stadler, PhD, a nutritionist and professor of health promotion and sports medicine at the Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine, told Health.
—Brian Mastroianni, Health, 22 Oct. 2025
However, Trump’s blunders appear to have no noticeable effects on his MAGA base.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
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
Noun
Potential adversaries interpret political action in zero-sum terms; see malice and evil design in mere blunders and coincidence; trumpet necessity rather than navigate choice; and, in extreme cases, invent pretext or promise profit to make more palatable a dubious cause.
—Elizabeth D. Samet, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2025
There's a short list of popular social blunders, but experts also say there are proven ways to avoid them.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
Adding Too Much Sodium One of the biggest soup blunders is ignoring a high sodium content, Diane Stadler, PhD, a nutritionist and professor of health promotion and sports medicine at the Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine, told Health.
—Brian Mastroianni, Health, 22 Oct. 2025
However, Trump’s blunders appear to have no noticeable effects on his MAGA base.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
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
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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But Zoë’s first adaptation stumbles out of the gate — in large part because this show isn’t really her show.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
29 Oct. 2025
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With the three Premier League stumbles and a grating 1-0 Champions League shutout to Galatasaray, Liverpool found itself with four uninterrupted losses for the first time since 2014.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
25 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
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“Blunders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blunders. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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