as in mistakes
an unintentional departure from truth or accuracy
fixed a minor blunder in the advertising flyer
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as in fumbles
to make a mistake
even though the prosecution had blundered several times in presenting its case, it ultimately prevailed
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as in stumbles
to proceed or act clumsily or ineffectually
blundered his way through an acceptance speech
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Recent Examples of blunders
Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2025
Arizona would have run Kansas State off the field Friday night but for a series of blunders.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
Buffalo, known for end-of-half blunders in past years, scored a field goal as the first half expired after moving the ball 48 yards in three plays (including a spike).
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
This instance, and several other AI blunders, have led to companies such as McDonald's and Klarna rolling back on AI policies.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Maye finished 16-of-25 with six sacks that day, but avoided major blunders and pushed through to eventually throw two long touchdowns, including one that capped a 2-minute drill.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
Baserunning blunders, bullpen blowups, errors, and failures to come through with clutch hits have all become commonplace.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
Continue reading … PRESS MALPRACTICE – NY Times' erroneous cover photo of Gazan child joins series of media blunders framing stories against Israel.
—FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Noun
Tropicana remains a business school case study on redesign blunders.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2025
Arizona would have run Kansas State off the field Friday night but for a series of blunders.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
Buffalo, known for end-of-half blunders in past years, scored a field goal as the first half expired after moving the ball 48 yards in three plays (including a spike).
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
This instance, and several other AI blunders, have led to companies such as McDonald's and Klarna rolling back on AI policies.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Maye finished 16-of-25 with six sacks that day, but avoided major blunders and pushed through to eventually throw two long touchdowns, including one that capped a 2-minute drill.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
Baserunning blunders, bullpen blowups, errors, and failures to come through with clutch hits have all become commonplace.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
Continue reading … PRESS MALPRACTICE – NY Times' erroneous cover photo of Gazan child joins series of media blunders framing stories against Israel.
—FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blunders
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Rinzel has already been hit up by some of the other prospects for his perspective on rookie camp, on the climb to the NHL and the developmental process, on how to play with aggression and the confidence to make plays rather than with hesitation and the fear of making mistakes.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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If the Wildcats cut back on their mistakes.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
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Lake Mary’s O’Shea Faison fumbles after picking up the first down yardage.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Aug. 2025
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As first reported by Deadline, the plot follows a boy who stumbles upon a secret late-night broadcast of lizards playing otherworldly music, after which a hidden door to the extraordinary swings open.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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The trio stumbles upon a crucial piece of evidence - and promptly compromises it.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Red Sox committed three errors, including two by second baseman David Hamilton.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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The Cordell report has since been discredited — missing transcripts, factual errors and even confusion of key witnesses.—
Matthew J. Frauenfeld,
Mercury News,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Several videos begin with Taddese’s friend, who wore a white shirt and gray pants, pushing a persondown as that individual trips him.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
12 Sep. 2025
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In Bora Bora, trips with Bora Diving Center (by Eleuthera) are another good bet for seeing mantas and schooling eagle rays within the famous lagoon.—
Terry Ward,
AFAR Media,
11 Sep. 2025
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In recent decades, as China has laid down vast networks of high-speed rail and thrown up shimmering cities, Americans have developed a deepening sense that their own country struggles to get things done.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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He was sacked six times by a team that struggles to put pressure on opposing quarterbacks.—
Steve Silverman,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Blunders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blunders. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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