as in fumbling
to make or do (something) in a clumsy or unskillful way
muffed the repair job and had to do it again
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Reclaim your power, even if that means fumbling your way through some uncomfortable convos or realizations.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
9 Nov. 2025 -
With its easy-to-slip-on design and timeless silhouette, this pair of boots is perfect for travelers who dread fumbling with laces during the chaotic airport security screenings.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
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Try to find a place that will block blowing or falling debris.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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What To Know In , the Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island are expected to see blowing snow and strong southeasterly winds from early Sunday morning through the afternoon.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Muffing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muffing. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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