as in blunder
somewhat informal
a problem that makes a situation difficult or confusing
A major scheduling snafu led to two meetings starting at the same time.
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Recent Examples of snafu
The snafu was not the first time artificial intelligence has raised eyebrows in court.
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Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2025
But for many parents, the snafu was less about the accreditation than a growing sense of distrust and lack of communication from leadership.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2025
Avoiding supply chain snafus Weber’s thoughtful and customer-centric approach to innovation means nothing if product isn’t available online or at brick-and-mortar retailers.
—Tim Clark, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
The New York Times: With the Signal snafu, Waltz is thrust into the spotlight.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 26 Mar. 2025
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Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2025
But for many parents, the snafu was less about the accreditation than a growing sense of distrust and lack of communication from leadership.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2025
Avoiding supply chain snafus Weber’s thoughtful and customer-centric approach to innovation means nothing if product isn’t available online or at brick-and-mortar retailers.
—Tim Clark, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
The New York Times: With the Signal snafu, Waltz is thrust into the spotlight.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snafu
Noun
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But the team with the biggest quarterback blunder from 2018 was the Arizona Cardinals, who made the decision to trade up to the No. 10 pick to take Josh Rosen.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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This week’s White House Report Card could have been a bad one, considering court rulings against President Donald Trump, staffing blunders, and a lack of movement on his tariff war that is starting to scare his supporters.—
Paul Bedard,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Justice Department lawyers contend FBI agents acted in good faith despite the mistake and shouldn't be second-guessed by the courts.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Many twenty-year veterans still make rookie mistakes while quick-learning newcomers can rapidly surpass them in both skills and results.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Graham Pauley singled and advanced to third when a fielder’s choice turned into a throwing error on Bohm.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2025
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Story’s two homers made up for two errors the normally sure-handed shortstop made in the field, one throwing and one fielding.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Snafu.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snafu. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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