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as in mistake
an unintentional departure from truth or accuracy
clearly, there's been some sort of screwup about what time we were supposed to meet
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as in butcher
someone who bungles an effort
don't ask the office screwup to arrange the holiday party
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as in to fumble
to make a mistake
we all screw up from time to time, so don't sweat it
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as in to blow
to make or do (something) in a clumsy or unskillful way
you've totally screwed up the spreadsheet
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Recent Examples of screwup
Al Weaver, The Hill, 27 Jan. 2025
No room for screwups, especially while the team was fighting for equal pay and better treatment from U.S. Soccer.
—Steph Yang, The Athletic, 25 July 2024
Sarah Felbin, SELF, 10 June 2025
All day, people drop in rumors about trades, assertions based on stats, and complaints about whichever Knick is screwing up the worst.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
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Noun
But Republicans are quick to note: One major screwup before any of the committees could harm any of them irreparably.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 27 Jan. 2025
No room for screwups, especially while the team was fighting for equal pay and better treatment from U.S. Soccer.
—Steph Yang, The Athletic, 25 July 2024
Verb
Rice is notoriously easy to screw up, and quick rice can get a bad rap.
—Sarah Felbin, SELF, 10 June 2025
All day, people drop in rumors about trades, assertions based on stats, and complaints about whichever Knick is screwing up the worst.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for screwup
Noun
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Read on for some of the most common nutrition mistakes sports dietitians see that wreak havoc on people’s workouts—plus what to do instead.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
9 July 2025
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Investors who do not use the tool risk making major mistakes.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
Noun
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This prompted the closure of six butcher shops in nearby areas.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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Since 1954 or for 71 years, Lobel’s Prime Meats has been the go-to butcher shop for many residents on Madison Avenue’s Upper East Side, down the block from the Metropolitan Museum of Art.—
Gary Stern,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
Verb
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Marketing gets the lead, but operations fumbles the conversion.—
Michael Fox,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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In-ho began fumbling, accidentally letting go of the top and flinging it backwards.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
26 June 2025
Verb
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Water moving at 25 mph has the pressure equivalent of wind blowing at 790 mph, faster than the speed of sound.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Kiké Hernández and Teoscar Hernández made run-scoring defensive blunders in the outfield.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
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Whereas the Pacers had their lowest giveaway total of the championship round in Game 6, OKC had its highest turnover game of the playoffs, with 23 blunders leading to 32 Indiana points.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
20 June 2025
Verb
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Hegseth, a former Fox TV host who has stumbled through several controversies during his six months in office, sat silently next to Trump without volunteering any information about the decision that apparently came on his watch.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
9 July 2025
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Designed specifically for those who wish to explore the shops, restaurants and cultural experiences of the district, The Tokyo EDITION, Ginza is within stumbling distance of every hot spot.—
Terry Elward,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
Verb
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Now a wonderful memory of the occasion will be ruined in my memories.—
Eric Thomas,
Sun Sentinel,
9 July 2025
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The ceiling was now on the floor, the world had turned itself upside down, her outfit and her day and her rug were seemingly ruined—and yet she herself was not hurt.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 July 2025
Noun
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With very little margin for error, any misstep could lead to a steep correction.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Making on-time payments, keeping your debt-to-income ratio low and checking your credit report for errors can all help boost your credit score and lower your rates.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
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“Screwup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/screwup. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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