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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 ball was bobbled into the air by 49ers running back Isaac Yiadom.
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Steve Svekis, Sun Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
Ball is bobbled and Vanguard takes a sack on the extra point attempt.
—Staff Reports, Orlando Sentinel, 29 Nov. 2024
In the bottom of the sixth, right fielder Will Brennan bobbled a double down the line, allowing Anthony Volpe – who was being held at third – to score the Yankees’ fourth/insurance run.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Williams initially bobbled a deep pass in the third quarter but had enough presence of mind to tip it with his right hand to keep it in the air, spin around to locate the ball, and then catch it for a 54-yard gain.
—Andrew Greif, NBC News, 29 Sep. 2024
Steve Svekis, Sun Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
Ball is bobbled and Vanguard takes a sack on the extra point attempt.
—Staff Reports, Orlando Sentinel, 29 Nov. 2024
In the bottom of the sixth, right fielder Will Brennan bobbled a double down the line, allowing Anthony Volpe – who was being held at third – to score the Yankees’ fourth/insurance run.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Williams initially bobbled a deep pass in the third quarter but had enough presence of mind to tip it with his right hand to keep it in the air, spin around to locate the ball, and then catch it for a 54-yard gain.
—Andrew Greif, NBC News, 29 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bobbled
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Water though is still provided by UNICEF, pumped from Jordan.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
24 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement The rules took effect last week as the federal Bureau of Reclamation approved the plan and the supporting biological opinions, which determine how much water can be pumped and how river flows are managed in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Dec. 2024
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Richard Arnold, the chief executive whose departure had already been announced, went round the room and shook everyone’s hand, expressing his belief the future at United would be bright.—
Adam Crafton,
The Athletic,
23 Dec. 2024
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The camera then cut to Johansson, who shook her head while grimacing.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
22 Dec. 2024
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“Bobbled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bobbled. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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