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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 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.
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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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bobbled
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Onana then fumbled a low cross from the right by Yasin Ayari, with the ball falling to the feet of Georginio Rutter.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Last season, Daniels fumbled the ball twice in the last five minutes.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
21 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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After the final whistle blew at Memorial Stadium, Kiffin made some headlines for his postgame behavior toward an Oklahoma player.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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But as the team was celebrating, the officials on the field blew the play dead and gave Philadelphia the first down.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Many estimate the family has pumped more than $1 billion into Louisville in the past 150 years.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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That change is possible because California recently loosened its purification rules to allow purified wastewater to be pumped directly into a water system, instead of being stored for months in reservoirs or underground basins.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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The earthquake shook at a depth of just 4 miles, with its epicenter roughly 9 miles west of Johannesburg.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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Nearly two years later, there’s still evidence at the crime scene that shook this small island country — ash on jutting rocks, melted scraps of plastic and fabric scattered in the verdant shrubbery where wild dogs stalk giant lizards.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
26 Oct. 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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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 28 Oct. 2025.
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