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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
The Commanders’ first drive ended when Mike Danna intercepted a pass bobbled by Deebo Samuel.
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Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2025
The 49ers were poised to answer with their first points, but the Falcons’ Kaden Ellis intercepted a Jones pass that Jauan Jennings bobbled at the Falcons’ 18.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
With the Phillies tied with the Los Angeles Dodgers in extra innings, Kerkering bobbled a ground ball hit back to him and overthrew the catcher with bases loaded, ultimately losing the game for his team.
—Shaun McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
The Brewers benefited from a preposterous double play in the fourth inning, when outfielder Sal Frelick bobbled a ball off the center-field wall, but managed to start a relay for a forceout at home and another at third.
—Andy McCullough, New York Times, 14 Oct. 2025
The veteran running back threw the ball to Goff, who bobbled it before regaining control and got into the end zone for what was thought to be a touchdown.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
The Broncos lined up for a short-range field goal, but holder Oscar Boyle, a junior punter, bobbled the snap.
—Idaho Statesman, 12 Oct. 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
Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2025
The 49ers were poised to answer with their first points, but the Falcons’ Kaden Ellis intercepted a Jones pass that Jauan Jennings bobbled at the Falcons’ 18.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
With the Phillies tied with the Los Angeles Dodgers in extra innings, Kerkering bobbled a ground ball hit back to him and overthrew the catcher with bases loaded, ultimately losing the game for his team.
—Shaun McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
The Brewers benefited from a preposterous double play in the fourth inning, when outfielder Sal Frelick bobbled a ball off the center-field wall, but managed to start a relay for a forceout at home and another at third.
—Andy McCullough, New York Times, 14 Oct. 2025
The veteran running back threw the ball to Goff, who bobbled it before regaining control and got into the end zone for what was thought to be a touchdown.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
The Broncos lined up for a short-range field goal, but holder Oscar Boyle, a junior punter, bobbled the snap.
—Idaho Statesman, 12 Oct. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bobbled
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After taking an early 3-0 lead and forcing the Ravens to punt on their opening series, Tahj Washington fumbled after a catch and Baltimore’s Alohi Gilman scooped it up and returned it to Miami’s 7, setting up Jackson’s first touchdown pass to Mark Andrews.—
Andre Fernandez,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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He was sacked seven times and fumbled twice with both loose balls being recovered by the Bills’ defense.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Oct. 2025
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Stone’s bobbed hair, styled often by Mara Roszak, was slightly pulled back, with sections of her auburn hair to frame her face.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
22 Oct. 2025
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The voice bobbed and weaved like a cornered boxer.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
19 Oct. 2025
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The Buffalo Bills were left stunned in Miami on Sunday afternoon as the Dolphins blew them out 30-13 in a crucial AFC East rivalry game.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Patriots were 8-2, headed for 14-2 and a comeback victory over Atlanta in Super Bowl LI in Houston, where Atlanta blew a 28-3 lead with Shanahan as offensive coordinator and New England won 34-28 in overtime.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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While the Leafs pumped Hildeby’s tires leading into this season — and it was deserved after a great training camp — his appearance Saturday marked his first in the NHL this season.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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After being trapped inside for two years with Covid shutdowns, everyone was really pumped to get out and do something.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
5 Nov. 2025
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And Tagovailoa shook off that early interception with a 9-yard scoring pass to Malik Washington — capping a ferocious seven-minute, 92-yard drive — and then a 38-yard TD strike to Jaylen Waddle.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Nov. 2025
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Miller finished with 129 yards on 18 carries, while Jayden Maiava shook off a poor day throwing the ball with 62 yards and a touchdown on 11 attempts.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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Allen, who is 6 foot 5 and 237 pounds, jerked his head back in an effort to draw a roughing penalty on Bolton.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
3 Nov. 2025
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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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“Bobbled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bobbled. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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