scamped

Definition of scampednext
past tense of scamp

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for scamped
Verb
  • Pulisic also botched a breakaway chance in the 45th minute when his pass for Weston McKennie in was too late, allowing Portugal’s defense to recover.
    Michael Cunningham, AJC.com, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Center fielder Oneil Cruz botched consecutive plays in the first inning, helping the Mets score five runs off a surprisingly ineffective Skenes (0-1), matching his career high.
    CBS News, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Apollo’s acquisition came after Verizon Communications bought Yahoo’s online operations in 2017 and then bungled an attempt to blend those services into AOL, another internet pioneer.
    Michael Liedtke, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
  • Apollo's acquisition came after Verizon Communications bought Yahoo's online operations in 2017 and then bungled an attempt to blend those services into AOL, another internet pioneer.
    ABC News, ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • In the 88th minute, Neuer fumbled a routine shot and allowed Joselu to equalise.
    Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Fans were exiting en masse in the top of the ninth when Frelick’s RBI single off Rule 5 rookie Ryan Watson, fumbled by reigning AL Gold Glove centerfielder Ceddanne Rafaela, increased Milwaukee’s lead to three.
    Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 7 Apr. 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
  • The court should grant enough time to do that analysis — and everyone involved should hope that the Texas lab does not determine that the Deerfield Beach lab mishandled the sample to the point where no results are obtainable.
    Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
  • The Supreme Court should grant enough time to do that analysis — and everyone involved in this case had better pray that the Texas lab doesn’t determine that the Deerfield Beach lab mishandled the sample to the point where no results are obtainable.
    Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
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“Scamped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scamped. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.

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