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as in fumbled
to make or do (something) in a clumsy or unskillful way
the first baseman bobbled the catch, so the runner was safe
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Recent Examples of bobbled
As the pass was bobbled and then knocked out of the back of the end zone, the celebration was on.
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Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
The first interception came when McCaffrey bobbled an over-the-shoulder attempt that Devin Lloyd picked off at the Jaguars’ 22-yard line.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025
Some of the turnovers have been bad luck, like when SMU ripped a would-be touchdown away from Eric McAlister in the end zone or when Jordan Dwyer bobbled a pass only for it to be intercepted by the Sun Devils.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Sep. 2025
In week 2, Kelce bobbled a pass near the end zone in the fourth quarter that likely would have ended in a Chiefs touchdown and could have shifted the momentum with the team down, 13-10.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
Nathan Carter bobbled the ball, and linebacker Bam Martin-Scott was able to hunt him down for an immediate stop.
—Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 2025
With the Dolphins down 23-20, Washington bobbled the punt return, ran to the right then spun back left en route to a 74-yard punt return touchdown.
—Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2025
It was bobbled off the post and cleared back out to the corner of the box for Rodriguez.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2025
Running back Junior Curtis bobbled the opening kickoff, scooped it up at the 14, veered left, avoided would-be tacklers, hit the sideline and sped his way 86 yards to a touchdown.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
The first interception came when McCaffrey bobbled an over-the-shoulder attempt that Devin Lloyd picked off at the Jaguars’ 22-yard line.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025
Some of the turnovers have been bad luck, like when SMU ripped a would-be touchdown away from Eric McAlister in the end zone or when Jordan Dwyer bobbled a pass only for it to be intercepted by the Sun Devils.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Sep. 2025
In week 2, Kelce bobbled a pass near the end zone in the fourth quarter that likely would have ended in a Chiefs touchdown and could have shifted the momentum with the team down, 13-10.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
Nathan Carter bobbled the ball, and linebacker Bam Martin-Scott was able to hunt him down for an immediate stop.
—Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 2025
With the Dolphins down 23-20, Washington bobbled the punt return, ran to the right then spun back left en route to a 74-yard punt return touchdown.
—Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2025
It was bobbled off the post and cleared back out to the corner of the box for Rodriguez.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2025
Running back Junior Curtis bobbled the opening kickoff, scooped it up at the 14, veered left, avoided would-be tacklers, hit the sideline and sped his way 86 yards to a touchdown.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bobbled
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Last year, Colts star running back Jonathan Taylor celebrated prematurely and fumbled the ball through the back of the end zone on what was going to be a 41-yard TD run.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Slightly concerning given that Mims has already fumbled one punt this season.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Memories and childhood tokens bobbed and broke apart.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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But unlike Yamamoto—whose second straight 10-K one-hitter was wasted—Verlander bobbed and weaved and lollipop-curved the lineup to death.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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Apparently, Grier forgot his own words, because the lines that the Dolphins have built are collectively their worst this decade, something evident in a crushing 27-24 loss to Carolina, a game in which Miami blew a 17-0 lead.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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Whalen described one recent encounter where a homeless person blew fentanyl smoke in his face.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Hurts pumped before the throw, but Brown said that didn’t slow his route.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement Even in regions without dams, farmers pumped recklessly from unmonitored wells.—
Nik Kowsar,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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By Brendan Kuty, Jen McCaffrey and Chris Kirschner NEW YORK — The crowd roared, and then the building shook.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Clark shook her head and said no to both questions.—
Jill Martin,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Travis jerked open the door and slid on his butt down a wing that was on fire.—
Gillian Telling,
PEOPLE,
20 Sep. 2025
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The president starts out by making a visit to Liberty Arena to play basketball with some school children, then gets jerked away when the crisis happens.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Bobbled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bobbled. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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