GOOFS (UP) Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

goofs (up)

verb

present tense third-person singular of goof (up)

as in stumbles

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 fumbles

to make or do (something) in a clumsy or unskillful way he goofed up his first sale at the dealership

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Byron Nelson stumbles again Normally an area power, Trophy Club Byron Nelson is off to a rocky start.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2026
Camp’s turn here as a kooky neighbor who stumbles into an unexpected romance is exactly the kind of role that gets a room talking (and laughing).

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of stumbles

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Gillian Jacobs as Jerri Dougan Gerry was the starting quarterback for the Catfish at the beginning of the first season until Danny (Frankie Rodriguez) — the school mascot who helps turn Russ into Chad and keep up his illusion — trips him.

— Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
Standard rooms already feel generous by Vegas standards, and suites step up to apartment-like layouts, with separate living areas that make longer stays or work trips more comfortable.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of trips

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Usually a cold front blows through a few days before the dove season opener.

— Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2026
Scirocco, named for the wind that blows through the Mediterranean from the Sahara, is a celebration of all things local including produce and absolutely seafood.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of blows

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At Baku, however, the car looks to be a podium contender, potentially fighting for the win if McLaren slips up.

— Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Along the way Texas needs to hope Seattle slips up, or else that final weekend in Cleveland could wind up being meaningless.

— Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 14 Sep. 2025

Definition of slips up

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