as in to fumble
to search for something blindly or uncertainly
she groped in her purse for her car keys groping for the right answer
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Recent Examples of grope
The challenge required the men to handcuff themselves to the bed while the women, in blindfolds, groped around in the dark, attempting to find their couple and handcuff themselves to him.
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 9 June 2026
The abuse included groping and fondling of the students' genitals and other acts under the guise of a medical examination.
—Jasper Ward, USA Today, 4 June 2026
The abuse included groping and fondling of the students’ genitals and other acts under the guise of a medical examination.
—CNN Money, 4 June 2026
Once in the pool, the man grabbed and groped the girl, police said.
—Larry Seward, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 9 June 2026
The abuse included groping and fondling of the students' genitals and other acts under the guise of a medical examination.
—Jasper Ward, USA Today, 4 June 2026
The abuse included groping and fondling of the students’ genitals and other acts under the guise of a medical examination.
—CNN Money, 4 June 2026
Once in the pool, the man grabbed and groped the girl, police said.
—Larry Seward, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grope
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After South Korea’s goalkeeper fumbled a ball, Luis Romo scored the goal that gave the Mexicans six points and pushed them to the top of the standings.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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OnlyFans fumbled a previous version of this dilemma.—
Gustavo Turner,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
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Despite its nickname, June's moon won't look red like a strawberry, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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Years of uncertainty followed, as Britain and the European Union wrangled over what their future trading relationship would look like.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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The ship reached the port on June 19 with a 61-foot female fin whale on its bow, according to NOAA Fisheries Alaska.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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Ultrasound can also reach deeper into the brain than any other non-invasive technology, enabling it to target important deep brain structures.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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“Grope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grope. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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