as in mistake
an unintentional departure from truth or accuracy
made an embarrassing boob on a chat show that had all of London laughing
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as in to fumble
to make a mistake
it was an important speech, and the prime minister knew that he could not afford to boob on it
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Recent Examples of boob
Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 26 Aug. 2025
But look: Every boob with a T-Mobile plan will soon have more raw intelligence in their pocket than has ever existed in the world.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 18 Aug. 2025
Following suit was Kris Jenner who got real about her first facelift that was done by Dr. Garth Fisher, the same surgeon in charge of her youngest daughter's boob job.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 21 July 2025
The product line has since expanded to cover more personal care concerns, like boob sweat, razor bumps and body odor.
—Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 July 2025
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Noun
Because even though, yes, some humans are skinny with big boobs, to be human is to grow and change and fluctuate.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 26 Aug. 2025
But look: Every boob with a T-Mobile plan will soon have more raw intelligence in their pocket than has ever existed in the world.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 18 Aug. 2025
Following suit was Kris Jenner who got real about her first facelift that was done by Dr. Garth Fisher, the same surgeon in charge of her youngest daughter's boob job.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 21 July 2025
The product line has since expanded to cover more personal care concerns, like boob sweat, razor bumps and body odor.
—Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boob
Noun
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The 49ers also made a big mistake in fielding just 10 players on the very play on which Warner was injured.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
14 Oct. 2025
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Conservative activists have spent the past forty-six years arguing that this was a terrible mistake.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Coming off an open week, the Cardinal (2-4, 1-2) forced a three-and-out on defense to start the game, but Liam Thorpe fumbled the ensuing punt return to give possession back to the Mustangs (4-2, 2-0).—
Harold Gutmann,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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The Razorbacks fumbled 4 times and lost 3, including 2 in Tennessee territory.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There aren’t any obvious errors that can be laid at Darlow’s door over the past four matches.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Sponsors assume no responsibility for any error, omissions, interruption, deletion, defect or delay in operation with transmission, communications, line failure, theft or destruction or unauthorized access to or allegation of submissions.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Things do get more interesting when Mia stumbles upon an improbable house in the middle of the woods, occupied by a witchy old lady (Robin Bartlett).—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
13 Oct. 2025
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With upsets keeping divisional races entertaining, Week 6 offers a chance for several surprise teams to solidify their place among the contenders, and for stumbling powerhouses to stop their slides before things get out of hand.—
J.J. Bailey,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Despite that big blunder, McMillan bounced back with his first career touchdown on the next series.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
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Against Brent Venables’ otherwise elite defense, Arch Manning had a nicely tidy day, completing 21 of 27 passes with no major blunders and 200 total yards.—
Sam Settleman,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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If one or the other is tripped, turn that back on and test again.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
17 Oct. 2025
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More Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Democrats seem to be unable to avoid tripping all over themselves.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Boob.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boob. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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