scamped

Definition of scampednext
past tense of scamp

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for scamped
Verb
  • Josh Adams botched a try chance throwing a forward pass to Botham but Botham scored off a ruck and Dan Edwards converted for 19-17.
    ABC News, ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
  • And botched by the officials, said Oklahoma State coach Jacie Hoyt.
    Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • But both episodes will go down in state history as poorly handled, bungled beyond all understanding, the two shoves on our back that sent us spiraling out of control.
    Joe Soucheray, Twin Cities, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Compare that to how Bondi prostituted the Justice Department to a vengeful president and bungled the entire Epstein matter.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Dallas stumbled, fumbled and grumbled its way to a 122-92 loss, which was somehow not its most lopsided game of the season.
    Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
  • And the counseling office fumbled it.
    Sharyn Alfonsi, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Critics also complain that Dodge, known for its muscle cars, muffed its transition to hybrid power systems.
    Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2026
  • But early in the second half, with the Seahawks leading 17-13, Smith muffed another kick and the Seahawks recovered the ball.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • On an out-of-bounds play, the ball was mishandled by Damien and Crespi junior guard Carter Barnes tried to secure a steal.
    Dan Rios, Daily News, 6 Mar. 2026
  • But those who tried to block the measure said city officials have mishandled the research of City Hall’s future.
    Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
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“Scamped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scamped. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.

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