FOOZLE Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

foozle

verb

Definition of foozle

as in to fumble

to make or do (something) in a clumsy or unskillful way foozled the attempt to move the couch into the apartment and tore the fabric on the arms

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Three plays later, Austin Simmons hit Cayden Lee, who got blasted by a Longhorn defender and fumbled to set up the game-sealing Texas TD.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2026
And four plays after Browne fumbled at his own 2, Washington scored on 1 -yard plunge.

— CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of fumble

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The Jets blew a nine-point halftime lead and wasted a 33-point afternoon against a Raiders team that had lost four straight.

— Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 7 Nov. 2026
As the final whistle blew at CPKC Stadium, signaling victory for the Kansas City Current in a Saturday playoff match, a release of joy swept across the field.

— Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of blow

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The tumult of these raids, which played out daily on TV and social media, ruined lives and hurt local economies.

— Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 9 Nov. 2026
Season is far from over The good news is, unlike Miami’s historic 1988 loss in South Bend, this loss does not ruin the Hurricanes’ chances to win a national title.

— Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of ruin

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To make matters worse, Alex screws up again when Kerry, Fraser, and Kaylee leave with the guests for an excursion at the elephant sanctuary.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2026
New York landing Oklahoma State’s Drew Mestemaker — who has emerged as the draft’s top quarterback prospect — would be a painful blow to Miami, though the Jets have a long tradition of screwing up young QBs.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of screw up

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Michigan regulatory authorities meted out a summary suspension in late September based on the Virginia suspension and complaints from two Michigan women who allege Sayeg botched their 2024 surgeries.

— Christy Gutowski, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026
Continue reading … NOT ENOUGH — Kash Patel demands apology from MS NOW following botched Russia report.

— , FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of botch

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