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as in mistakes
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 butchers
someone who bungles an effort
don't ask the office screwup to arrange the holiday party
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Recent Examples of screwups
First of all, don’t hide misdeeds and screwups, which comes naturally by not committing misdeeds and not screwing up.
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Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
But the screwups don’t end there.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2025
Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
But the screwups don’t end there.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for screwups
Noun
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The five to ten years before retirement are some of the most financially complex, but choosing the right financial planner during this stage can help reduce costly mistakes and create a clearer transition plan.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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Around this time, confirming plans (like, say, a first or second date) multiple times and generally being more forgiving if someone makes mistakes is appropriate.—
Annabel Gat,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2026
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Its name derives from bundles of its tough stems, which were used in Europe by butchers to remove meat and fat from wooden chopping blocks.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
21 Feb. 2026
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This steakhouse has its own butchers shop right next door and serves four different kinds of beef, including Kobe beef, Japanese wagyu, North American wagyu and USDA prime.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Feb. 2026
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The digital freight forward launched an AI agent built to conduct an audit on all past customs entries to identify mistakes and compliance errors, as well as pinpoint entries where duties might have been over or underpaid.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Feb. 2026
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Demand written confirmation of errors.—
Christopher Elliott,
Mercury News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Sadly, Israel will eventually not be as lucky as Magoo, who always manages to walk away from his blunders unscathed.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Soundstages in Los Angeles would be busy, thousands of people would be working in those few months early in the year, producing shows that ranged from all-time classics to all-time blunders.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Screwups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/screwups. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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