as in blunders
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 snafus
Some companies, like Levi’s, have seen public sentiment snafus when trying to leverage AI for campaigns in years gone by.
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Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 23 Sep. 2025
If the government’s aim was to avoid any snafus, that modest mission was accomplished.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
That comes amid supply chain snafus and growing competition.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
This year, Huntsinger wants to avoid the scheduling snafus that led so many loyal badge holders ($780 each) standing in line for hours without seeing the big films.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 28 Aug. 2025
But an adventure is never complete without a few wilderness snafus, most of which can be avoided on the river with a solid packing list.
—Anna Fiorentino, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2025
But the company ultimately failed to crank out a sufficient number of batteries before running out of cash, due in part to a reliance on Chinese technology that led to technical snafus and internal culture clashes.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 23 Sep. 2025
If the government’s aim was to avoid any snafus, that modest mission was accomplished.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
That comes amid supply chain snafus and growing competition.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
This year, Huntsinger wants to avoid the scheduling snafus that led so many loyal badge holders ($780 each) standing in line for hours without seeing the big films.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 28 Aug. 2025
But an adventure is never complete without a few wilderness snafus, most of which can be avoided on the river with a solid packing list.
—Anna Fiorentino, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2025
But the company ultimately failed to crank out a sufficient number of batteries before running out of cash, due in part to a reliance on Chinese technology that led to technical snafus and internal culture clashes.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snafus
Noun
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Following last week’s blunders against the Rams, in which Mitchell’s mistakes cost the team two touchdowns, he was effectively benched until garbage time in the fourth quarter.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Again, special teams blunders set the defense up in poor position, but the defense ultimately coughed up big gains on the ground.—
Mike Kaye
September 28,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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However, from time to time mistakes will be made and we will not be held liable.—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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From a potentially serious injury sustained by linebacker Dwight Nunoo to a multitude of mistakes, Saturday’s 51-10 loss to the host Connecticut Huskies (4-2) was devastating to FIU (2-3).—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Even when Charlotte did have momentum, there were unforced errors, penalties, and turnovers that resulted in more South Florida points.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Oct. 2025
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Even the slightest variation can cause errors in quantum computers, sensors, or communications systems.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Snafus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snafus. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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