buggers (up)

present tense third-person singular of bugger (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for buggers (up)
Verb
  • While both teams were in position to flip some results, the Ravens have to feel a little snakebitten with how their games have played out, including a couple of fourth-quarter Derrick Henry fumbles.
    Scott Chasen, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Baltimore is smarting from that Monday home loss to Deroit -- but Crows would be 3-0 if not for a pair of Derrick Henry fumbles.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Advertisement Something about the investigation feels off, though—especially once Evelyn blows into the police station like a force of nature, directing officers who hang on her words.
    Judy Berman, Time, 25 Sep. 2025
  • The two Catholic Central League foes went back and forth, trading blows.
    Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Terrifying beasts, murders most foul, posh French zombies and a sequel to one of the most beloved sitcoms of all time.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
  • The show is not just the story of the fallout after 13-year-old Jamie Miller (Owen Cooper) murders his classmate Katie (Emilia Holliday).
    Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Ego screws up most of the things in this life.
    Jason Mastrodonato, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
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“Buggers (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buggers%20%28up%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.

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