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pratfalls

noun

plural of pratfall
as in spills

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  1. spills
  2. falls
  3. missteps
  4. trips
  5. stumbles
  6. headers
  7. slips
Noun
  • For everyday spills like coffee or red wine, spot-clean with water and a gentle detergent or mild dish soap.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Plus, Turbo mode handles the toughest of messes like pet accidents and juice spills.
    — Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of spills
Noun
  • Car seats, walkers and other baby gear sold at Target have been recalled due to choking hazards and the risk of serious injury from falls.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Thirteen percent of older adults have experienced a traumatic brain injury — most often caused by falls — and more than 80 percent of traumatic brain injuries are concussions.
    — Richard Sima, Washington Post, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of falls
Noun
  • After a series of missteps, the Disney board ousted Chapek in November 2022 and called Iger back into service.
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026
  • All of these cases have provided something of a template for missteps and indiscretions by people who work in sports media.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of missteps
Noun
  • Heather is absolutely tickled and lets out a cackle, because that little bit surely hits even harder if the FBI has actually busted up one of your cast trips before.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Should cabin fever somehow strike, the hotel can arrange adventures further afield, from whale-watching and boat trips along the Costa Del Sol coast to private hikes through the Andalusian mountains and even cheesemaking at a local goat farm.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of trips
Noun
  • According to the rules of the game, Joker can only give his team members hints while the rest of the class watches and laughs at their stumbles.
    — Will Collins, The Washington Examiner, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Alvarado stumbles, Kennedale climbs Alvarado has been a dominant Class 4A power in recent years.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of stumbles
Noun
  • The envelope for mailed correspondence and full email headers can also provide information about when it was sent or received.
    — Ethan Stone, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The power plant features titanium headers and an Akrapovič silencer for the exhaust, and is allowed to breathe through a massive front intake that required reworking the steering head.
    — Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of headers
Noun
  • Here's what to look out for as summer slips from the Northern Hemisphere, heralding shorter days and darker nights perfect for stargazing.
    — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Suddenly, the breezy slips, casual flip-flops, and lightweight separates of summer no longer fit into fall’s busy daily routine.
    — Minty Mellon, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of slips
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