bollix (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for bollix (up)
Verb
  • While the pull chain is much easier than trying to fumble with a tiny button, the shade occasionally catches on it when closing.
    Simon Hill, Wired News, 18 June 2025
  • His team had just fumbled a win on the biggest stage, and his eyes wandered.
    Tony East, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025
Verb
  • That connection and warmth was obvious on Friday night, with Cardi blowing past her bedtime to give the gays, the dolls and everyone else an experience beyond what any other NYC festival provides.
    Joe Lynch, Billboard, 28 June 2025
  • One of the grants in the FEMA program that blew past its deadline for opening applications pays half of his salary.
    Jennifer Berry Hawes, ProPublica, 27 June 2025
Verb
  • However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.
    Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2025
  • And just like that, Donald Trump ruined something else.
    James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 26 June 2025
Verb
  • Why are investors so calm in a world filled with war and chaos? Because Iran’s options in terms of screwing up the oil market are actually quite limited.
    Jim Edwards, Fortune, 23 June 2025
  • So that was kind of like the two guys who screwed up.
    Michael Russo, New York Times, 18 June 2025
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“Bollix (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bollix%20%28up%29. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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