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as in fumbled
to make a mistake
we must have goofed up somewhere, because this cake clearly didn't turn out right
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as in buggered (up)
to make or do (something) in a clumsy or unskillful way
he goofed up his first sale at the dealership
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for goofed (up)
Verb
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Last year, Colts star running back Jonathan Taylor celebrated prematurely and fumbled the ball through the back of the end zone on what was going to be a 41-yard TD run.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025 -
Slightly concerning given that Mims has already fumbled one punt this season.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
29 Sep. 2025
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The teams have stumbled for different reasons.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
25 Sep. 2025
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While another woman stumbled on a leather handbag only to find something incredible inside—a ring with an 18k hallmark and beautiful gemstone.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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At Harris Reed, platform Herman Munster shoes stomped and even tripped on the runway.—
Hanna McNeila,
Footwear News,
23 Sep. 2025
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That's when the man tripped and fell to the ground, dropping the firearm before continuing to flee.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Blaney, already locked into the Round of 8 with his victory last Sunday at New Hampshire, blew a right-rear tire in practice and crashed into the outside wall.—
Reid Spencer,
Kansas City Star,
28 Sep. 2025
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Scheffler and partner Russell Henley moved along to what would end as a 3&2 defeat, while MacIntyre blew kisses at the crowd.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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Even the Chargers special teams had slipped up, as returner Derius Davis fumbled a kickoff return in the third quarter that led directly to 3 Broncos points.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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And while Conrad was the one who slipped up at the peach orchard in Episode 5, Belly’s the one to blame in Seadon 3, Episode 6.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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In the days following the murders, police detained teen Maurice Pierce, who was carrying a pistol matching the caliber used in what the media dubbed the Yogurt Shop Murders.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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Bedoya said the residence is dubbed Asolare, which in Italian means to pass time in a delightful, leisurely way.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Goofed (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goofed%20%28up%29. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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