as in butcher
someone who bungles an effort
a well-meaning fumbler who somehow screwed up our computer network
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Noun
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The two-bedroom has an open plan, expansive desert views, wide-plank flooring, a butcher-block island, and stainless appliances.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
30 Mar. 2026 -
And one of the big additions to the braise is asking a butcher for lamb bones and fat that Croft roasts off to add another layer of flavor and richness to the braise.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Dodgers reached the pinnacle honestly, in a capitalistic structure that properly hands no favors to the incompetent.—
Bruce Jenkins,
San Francisco Chronicle,
18 Jan. 2026
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“Fumbler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fumbler. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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