bloopers

Definition of bloopersnext
plural of blooper

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for bloopers
Noun
  • An Italian Winter Olympics broadcaster who was on the mic for the opening ceremony before the Milan Cortina Games began last week faced immense backlash and a strike call for numerous blunders during the show.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
  • But that’s only because of the multiple strategic blunders from the summer that were Ctrl-Z’d in the swap.
    John Hollinger, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Flores was brilliant this season, but the shine on his achievements was somewhat muted by the team’s flubs.
    Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 13 Jan. 2026
  • Although several early romances blossom, some misguided flubs send four sexy singles to the chopping block.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Gulutzan is just hopeful that his team can learn from its mistakes.
    Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
  • In environments where young people have few chances to recover from mistakes, those mistakes can be much more damaging, and the temptations can feel more overwhelming.
    Mark Mitchell, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Real Brokerage disputed the allegations and said media reports contain inaccuracies.
    Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
  • The many myths and inaccuracies that surrounded him not only disguised the bloody, chaotic and cynical reality of Ramírez’s activities, but greatly assisted them.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Bad passes, lost balls and out-of-bounds miscues?
    Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
  • The Trojans forced six Northwestern turnovers in the first quarter, converting those miscues into 15 points on their way to a 28-16 lead after 10 minutes.
    Oc Register, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • One hundred fifty five days later, the Guardians have regained pole position in the AL Central, once again the result of a frenetic flash of bunts, chops and goofs that converted a 2-0 deficit into a 3-2 advantage.
    Zack Meisel, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • For a show that claims to know Hollywood as well as this one, there are a number of all-too-convenient gaffes.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Every goaltender has those nightmare bounces, the gaffes that draw more eyes online than the brilliant saves.
    Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • New England quarterback Drake Maye had seven fumbles in the postseason and lost four.
    Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Ware, Dallas’ franchise leader in sacks, forced fumbles and tackles for loss, spent nine seasons with the Cowboys, earning seven Pro Bowl nods and four All-Pro selections.
    José Sánchez Córdova, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Bloopers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bloopers. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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