as in mistakes
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 fumbles
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 boobs
Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
Noem’s husband’s balloon boobs mentioned but not depicted, alas.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 17 May 2026
We’re treated to a surreal sequence wherein Cassie transforms into the 50-Foot Woman, stomping all over Downtown Los Angeles like a monster movie, which all seems like a pretext for a scene where Sweeney’s giant boobs burst through the windows of a building.
—Marlow Stern, Variety, 11 May 2026
My boobs may be falling lower but at least my career continues to reach new heights, all thanks to my loyal fans that have been riding with me for so long.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2026
After breast reconstruction surgery, Powers used restorative 3-D tattooing to mirror the look of an areola on her boobs.
—Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
Advertisement Even with the right cast and script, this storyline could have been ruinous, its big personalities and B-movie chic and naked boobs with the word boobs scrolled across them hijacking the more crucial but less flashy family arc.
—Judy Berman, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
Shapermint’s full-coverage bralette fits up to a DD/E cup and 46 band, with a snug, slightly compressive fit that helps keep big boobs in place.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 13 Mar. 2026
And while the ’90s and early aughts had boobs, the 2020s saw the phenomenon of a new asset thanks to the fashion trend of naked dressing.
—Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 3 Mar. 2026
Noun
This wasn’t an instructional video on how to swing with big boobs or anything close to it.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
Noem’s husband’s balloon boobs mentioned but not depicted, alas.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 17 May 2026
We’re treated to a surreal sequence wherein Cassie transforms into the 50-Foot Woman, stomping all over Downtown Los Angeles like a monster movie, which all seems like a pretext for a scene where Sweeney’s giant boobs burst through the windows of a building.
—Marlow Stern, Variety, 11 May 2026
My boobs may be falling lower but at least my career continues to reach new heights, all thanks to my loyal fans that have been riding with me for so long.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2026
After breast reconstruction surgery, Powers used restorative 3-D tattooing to mirror the look of an areola on her boobs.
—Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
Advertisement Even with the right cast and script, this storyline could have been ruinous, its big personalities and B-movie chic and naked boobs with the word boobs scrolled across them hijacking the more crucial but less flashy family arc.
—Judy Berman, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
Shapermint’s full-coverage bralette fits up to a DD/E cup and 46 band, with a snug, slightly compressive fit that helps keep big boobs in place.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 13 Mar. 2026
And while the ’90s and early aughts had boobs, the 2020s saw the phenomenon of a new asset thanks to the fashion trend of naked dressing.
—Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boobs
Noun
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In the report, the auditor general points out multiple concerning examples of mistakes in those summaries that could have a direct and negative impact on a patient’s subsequent care.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
14 May 2026
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Sandwiched between those mistakes was a diving grab on a sinking line drive by Gorman in the sixth.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
Verb
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The movie fumbles the chance to do something arresting with this seminal period in art.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
12 May 2026
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If the creditor fumbles the process, then an otherwise valid and collectible debt may be barred.—
Virginia Hammerle,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Down a run and facing elimination in the final inning, Troup rallied with seven hits, two walks and two Pickens errors to win 8-1 in Game 2 of the Class 3A baseball series at Synovus Park in Columbus.—
Todd Holcomb,
AJC.com,
24 May 2026
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Senior starting pitcher Carson Roden struggled a little with two hit-batsmen, three hits and a walk in the first inning, and the defense behind her had two errors.—
Steve Gorches,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 May 2026
Verb
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Most trips depart from the Florida Keys.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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His assistant coaches lift him, swarm him, and someone trips.—
Franklin Leonard,
Vanity Fair,
14 May 2026
Noun
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The Royals made two critical such blunders in a 7-1 loss to the Boston Red Sox at Kauffman Stadium.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
20 May 2026
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Delinquent financing, lawsuits, project delays, construction blunders and defects, evidence that some workers were forced to live in an East Bay warehouse, allegations of slave labor, and a death haunted the property while Z&L owned it.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Set during the summer of 1975, Sessa stars as a 19-year-old Bourdain who travels to Provincetown and stumbles into the chaotic world of a restaurant kitchen.—
Marc Malkin,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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After an embarrassing encounter — Wells, working as a janitor, stumbles upon Graham naked in the locker room — the two make an arrangement.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 May 2026
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“Boobs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boobs. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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