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
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
Jones said the 49ers’ two biggest blunders Sunday were his fault.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 22 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
Tropicana remains a business school case study on redesign blunders.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2025
Arizona would have run Kansas State off the field Friday night but for a series of blunders.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
This instance, and several other AI blunders, have led to companies such as McDonald's and Klarna rolling back on AI policies.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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
Jones said the 49ers’ two biggest blunders Sunday were his fault.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 22 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
Tropicana remains a business school case study on redesign blunders.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2025
Arizona would have run Kansas State off the field Friday night but for a series of blunders.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
This instance, and several other AI blunders, have led to companies such as McDonald's and Klarna rolling back on AI policies.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blunders
Noun
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However, from time to time mistakes will be made and we will not be held liable.—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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From a potentially serious injury sustained by linebacker Dwight Nunoo to a multitude of mistakes, Saturday’s 51-10 loss to the host Connecticut Huskies (4-2) was devastating to FIU (2-3).—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Iain also makes a good-looking tart with raspberries and white chocolate (gag) on the top but then somehow fumbles it while trying to put it on his display stand.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
3 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 there have been some career stumbles recently, a superhero disappointment in particular, that must have complicated Johnson’s conception of his remarkable career.—
Richard Lawson,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
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Wallen then stumbles to his feet in the middle of the road, as rain pours down, with close-up images showing Wallen in tattered clothes and covered in scrapes and cuts.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Even when Charlotte did have momentum, there were unforced errors, penalties, and turnovers that resulted in more South Florida points.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Oct. 2025
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Even the slightest variation can cause errors in quantum computers, sensors, or communications systems.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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According to a recent holiday travel report from Google Flights, the average price of airline tickets tends to be at its lowest for domestic Thanksgiving trips 39 days before departure.—
Michelle Baran,
AFAR Media,
29 Sep. 2025
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There are ghosts and spirits, horror episodes, trips back into the ‘70s, the odd touch of a Western.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Sarr struggles to finish shots through contact against heavier bigs.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Forced to become a bloodsucker as part of Bill's punishment for vanquishing another, Deborah Ann Woll's Jessica struggles with her new, flesh-craving lifestyle.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Blunders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blunders. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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