as in fumbles
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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Recent Examples of muffs
Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 29 Nov. 2025
Verb
Sparks muffs the punt and South Alabama recovers on Texas State's 39-yard line.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 29 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for muffs
Verb
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The Seahawks are a high-turnover team on both sides of the ball, but the 49ers have forced just two takeaways in the season series — both fumbles in the opener.—
Michael Nowels,
Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2026
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The Honda backs up a few feet as the agent fumbles at the door handle.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Kizzi’s boobs fall off her shirt several times.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
13 Jan. 2026
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Like there are no boobs in the show.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Dominic Zvada boots a 31-yard field goal to give the Wolverines the lead.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
31 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Kicking game miscues cost the Rams in several early-season losses, leading them to sign kicker Harrison Mevis to replace Joshua Karty and veteran snapper Jake McQuaide to replace Alex Ward.—
Gary Klein,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Even with goals from Matthew Knies, Auston Matthews, Bobby McMann and Max Domi, the Leafs were sunk by defensive miscues, turnovers and questionable goaltending.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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But the Legislature is also considering two bills that strike hammer blows at protections for young teens.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Feb. 2026
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The Oscar nominee stars as struggling actor Shah Latif who, at first, blows a shot at the coveted role.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But that’s only because of the multiple strategic blunders from the summer that were Ctrl-Z’d in the swap.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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The results weren’t so good for the Los Angeles Rams as special teams blunders and shoddy defense led to two losses in those game, including a 31-27 defeat in the NFC title game.—
Josh Dubow,
Twin Cities,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Real Brokerage disputed the allegations and said media reports contain inaccuracies.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The many myths and inaccuracies that surrounded him not only disguised the bloody, chaotic and cynical reality of Ramírez’s activities, but greatly assisted them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Experiment with sizes and shapes No two trips are the same, which means every getaway may require a slightly different combination of packing cubes.—
Rachel Chang,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Jan. 2026
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For additional comfort, the upper is made from breathable mesh to promote airflow, and the rubber outsole offers extra grip to help prevent slips and trips.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Muffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muffs. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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