as in blunderers
someone who bungles an effort
the newest intern on the campaign is a butcher when it comes to writing press releases
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as in slaughters
to kill on a large scale
the barbarians butchered the monks in the monasteries without mercy
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as in fumbles
to make or do (something) in a clumsy or unskillful way
the new piano student butchered the sonatina
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Recent Examples of butchers
George A. Paul, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
This steakhouse has its own butchers shop right next door and serves four different kinds of beef, including Kobe beef, Japanese wagyu, North American wagyu and USDA prime.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025
Even the best butchers end up with scraps.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 28 Aug. 2025
The butchers were trained in using the complicated heavy equipment behind the meat counter.
—Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2025
While the Kiwi brand went out of business several years ago, many New Zealand butchers still make a version of it, often referring to it as middle cut bacon.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 12 Aug. 2025
Seasoned butchers work while explaining what to look for in a good cut.
—Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2025
Located just outside Cisternino, one of Puglia’s most atmospheric hill towns known for its excellent butchers, Trullo Agathea blends historical charm and modern comfort.
—Nicole Trilivas, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Simon Thompson, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Noun
Hamburger patties are made from all-American beef, with whole chucks boned and ground by in-house butchers, delivered fresh and never frozen.
—George A. Paul, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
This steakhouse has its own butchers shop right next door and serves four different kinds of beef, including Kobe beef, Japanese wagyu, North American wagyu and USDA prime.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025
Even the best butchers end up with scraps.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 28 Aug. 2025
The butchers were trained in using the complicated heavy equipment behind the meat counter.
—Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2025
While the Kiwi brand went out of business several years ago, many New Zealand butchers still make a version of it, often referring to it as middle cut bacon.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 12 Aug. 2025
Seasoned butchers work while explaining what to look for in a good cut.
—Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2025
Located just outside Cisternino, one of Puglia’s most atmospheric hill towns known for its excellent butchers, Trullo Agathea blends historical charm and modern comfort.
—Nicole Trilivas, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Verb
The face of the already iconic series is the enigmatic Art the Clown, a demonic serial killer who butchers the inhabitants of the fictitious Miles County, New York.
—Simon Thompson, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for butchers
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After successfully bluffing his way into the house, Tom fumbles an attempt to hide his reasons for being there, leading Robbie to take him hostage.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
20 Oct. 2025
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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
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He was convicted and sentenced to 14 years in prison, but his guilt came into question in 1982 when investigators connected the Locci and Lo Bianco murders to the 1974, 1981, and 1982 slayings.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Oct. 2025
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Ken Woroner—Netflix In Shelley's book, the Creature either directly murders or is responsible for the deaths of several innocent people as part as his quest for vengeance against Victor.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
17 Oct. 2025
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Farming them also drives desertification in Mongolia, where the dust blows high in June, polluting the air as far afield as America, and making workers ill.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Oct. 2025
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Some games, like ones against the Bears and Panthers, this team blows golden opportunities to get into the win column.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Oct. 2025
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THR‘s top international influencers list dubs Hague, proud owner of fashion brand Maebe, Britain’s answer to Kim Kardashian.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Oct. 2025
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The video also dubs Schumer saying disparaging things about his party.—
Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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There are heated confrontations and a slap, and Alma ruins her shot at tenure after stealing a colleague's prescription pad to get more pain meds.—
Gerrad Hall,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Oct. 2025
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What to do in Split Split is a diverse blend of ancient and modern life, where Roman ruins stand alongside modern cafés and a bustling harbor.—
Chris Dong,
AFAR Media,
9 Oct. 2025
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That’s the kind of failing grade that ends drives and spoils red zone trips.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Frozen Shrimp Shellfish, like shrimp, spoils quickly, which is why many people prefer to purchase frozen shrimp.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Butchers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/butchers. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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