goofs

plural of goof
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for goofs
Noun
  • Until then, don’t make these three common pruning mistakes.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
  • The Chiefs piled up uncharacteristic mistakes, which began early when Kelce was moved off his route and collided with Worthy, causing Worthy to leave the game with a right shoulder injury.
    Jesse Newell, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • That's right, thanks to the one and only Taylor Swift for hopping on and deciding to talk with two complete idiots that don't know anything about the music industry.
    Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
  • This doesn't mean the Furons are idiots who got lucky, though.
    Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Other discipline errors snowballed after that.
    Jesse Newell, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Alcaraz finished with 30 unforced errors, the same total as his opponent.
    Howard Fendrich, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Both André Onana and Altay Bayındır have been used in the three games this season and both have made blunders that have led to conceded goals.
    Ben Church, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
  • However, this team often gives opponents an extra out or two by not making the plays it should, throwing to the wrong base or making base-running blunders.
    Jim Bowden, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
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“Goofs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goofs. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.

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