Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scamped
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After years of bad picks, botched development and shipping away capital for short-term additions, this is the time to replenish a depleted prospect pool.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026 -
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
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Isak’s actions were disrespectfully militant, but Newcastle damagingly bungled the situation.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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The accusation is that the administration bungled by not believing that Iran would follow through on its threats.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
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The Warriors had a chance to send the game to overtime on the final possession of regulation, but Post, who hit four 3s on the night, fumbled the catch and turned the ball over, leaving the Knicks with the ball as the shot clock expired.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
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In a stunning blowout Friday night, KU fumbled its conference tournament semifinal against the Houston Cougars, losing 69-47.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2026
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Critics also complain that Dodge, known for its muscle cars, muffed its transition to hybrid power systems.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
1 Feb. 2026
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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
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Like investigations were getting mishandled, employee investigations — which are a very big deal.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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In January, Washington’s mother, Mindi Crapo, filed a lawsuit in Dallas County court against Castro and Valles, alleging one or both were responsible for the crash and that the case was mishandled from the start.—
Chase Rogers,
Dallas Morning News,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Scamped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scamped. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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