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as in mistake
an unintentional departure from truth or accuracy
the flustered newscaster's fluffs included a mispronunciation of the town's name
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as in to fumble
to make a mistake
unnerved by her earlier missteps, the skater fluffed on the final jump as well
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as in to blow
to make or do (something) in a clumsy or unskillful way
I completely fluffed the introduction by calling the boss's wife by the wrong name
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Recent Examples of fluff
Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2026
After losing their clutch, the eagles brought sticks, fluff and prey to the nest, and mated — all signs new eggs might come.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 17 Feb. 2026
Hours later, the calf, fed and fluffed, took a spot on the couch with the Sorrell family’s two children.
—Dylan Lovan, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Travel pillows by Trtl offer more neck support and less fluff.
—Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2026
After losing their clutch, the eagles brought sticks, fluff and prey to the nest, and mated — all signs new eggs might come.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
Use on low or medium heat and stop the dryer every 15 minutes to fluff the pillows by hand.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 17 Feb. 2026
Hours later, the calf, fed and fluffed, took a spot on the couch with the Sorrell family’s two children.
—Dylan Lovan, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluff
Noun
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Communications student Loane Concy Clementia recently stood outside the Rabanne show at Paris Fashion Week, wearing a black bra, a white lace and satin skirt and a white fur bomber off the shoulder.—
Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
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Mix-and-match bold colorways (think jewel tones and maybe silks with an iridescent sheen), textures like faux fur, and patterns that go beyond checks and stripes.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The back line — still reeling from the departure of center back Adilson Malanda this offseason — shored up its mistakes and stood tall.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Mar. 2026
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The third mistake involves process.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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
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Since the first release in December, critics have accused the administration of fumbling the rollout and withholding too many documents.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Wind shear, which occurs when winds blow at different speeds and/or directions with height, acts as an impediment to fledgling tropical storms and hurricanes.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
10 Mar. 2026
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There's also a short clip of Cyrus onstage as Hannah with a band, blowing a kiss to a crowd as confetti falls around her.—
Mary Pat Thompson,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Nvidia is using its mammoth cash pile to expand into new product areas.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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The evidence is irrefutable — a pile of drool atop a drenched spot on your pillow.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In the Oakland days, there was less margin for error.—
Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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For seasoned pickleball players, finding the best paddle for competitive play may require a series of trial-and-error attempts, but a little education about paddle types can also go a long way.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Spotting this superconducting dome is often a sign that researchers have stumbled onto the right ingredients for high-temperature superconductivity.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Mar. 2026
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The man then tripped, stumbling to the ground.—
Andrew Adeolu,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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People suffer and the country becomes ruined.—
Marc Weingarten,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Anti-Chafe Stick With sweaty bodies and lots of walking often comes chafing, something that can ruin a day in a theme park faster than a thunderstorm.—
Terri Peters,
Parents,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Fluff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluff. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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