as in mistake
an unintentional departure from truth or accuracy
she's terrified that she'll make some silly bobble during the important presentation
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as in to fumble
to make or do (something) in a clumsy or unskillful way
the first baseman bobbled the catch, so the runner was safe
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Recent Examples of bobble
Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2025
Reliever Nuri Gutman pitched well to strike out the side in the fourth inning, but Romero turned a double in the left-center gap into another run off a bobble by the defense.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 24 May 2025
Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 17 June 2025
The next play saw a routine ground ball bobbled by second baseman Kaydee Bennett and another run notched for Texas Tech, 4-1.
—Allison Smith, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
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Noun
Miguel Vargas made a slight bobble, leading to no chance for a play at the plate, and then decided to throw to first.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2025
Reliever Nuri Gutman pitched well to strike out the side in the fourth inning, but Romero turned a double in the left-center gap into another run off a bobble by the defense.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 24 May 2025
Verb
The bases were loaded when Chisholm hit a grounder up the middle and shortstop Zach Neto bobbled it and threw it away.
—Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 17 June 2025
The next play saw a routine ground ball bobbled by second baseman Kaydee Bennett and another run notched for Texas Tech, 4-1.
—Allison Smith, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bobble
Noun
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Skull emoji: This emoji is often used to mock someone's mistake or appearance.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
21 July 2025
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But when mistakes are punished or hidden, innovation stops in its tracks.—
IESE Business School,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Verb
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While that might seem to be a bit too optimistic for a franchise that has historically fumbled from a depth perspective, the team can’t rebuild an entire defensive depth chart in one year.—
Mike Kaye
July 14,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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Despite being ripe for a GOP takeover, the local committee fumbled its chance to usher another Republican into office, instead focusing on its inner feuds.—
Jolene Almendarez,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
Verb
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Footage of the incident shared on social media showed passengers jumping to escape the massive fire and bobbing in the water wearing life preservers.—
Jillian Frankel,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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Now, the feathery emu bobs for cherry tomatoes in her half-foot deep blue kiddie pool and watches as passersby marvel at her ability to find any fruit thrown to her.—
Kairi Lowery,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 July 2025
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Its acquisitions in consumer banking were at worst blunders and at best decent deals struck in pursuit of a doomed strategy.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
21 July 2025
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Consider how McDonald's had to end an experiment with AI drive-thru ordering due to blunders that led to customer frustration and viral videos on social media.—
Rishi Kumar,
Forbes.com,
17 July 2025
Verb
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Kaus was setting up the umbrella when a gust of wind blew her off a lifeguard stand, dropping her on the point end of the 1-inch metal pole, NJ.com reported.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
21 July 2025
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In the marquee Challenger matchup of the weekend, a rematch of the Mid-Season final, Las Vegas blew the doors off of Nashville.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Verb
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This color pumps the brakes on the more divisive choice of Rumors without drifting into the more palatable selections of Cracked Pepper and Blank Canvas.—
Kelly Dawson,
Architectural Digest,
30 July 2025
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Conservation districts Groundwater conservation districts, such as the Hays Trinity district, are allowed to regulate the water pumped from the ground, except for domestic and livestock wells that produce less than 25,000 gallons per day.—
Claire Osborn,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Without a robust knowledge foundation, these early wins can mask serious risks—from compliance breaches to costly decision errors.—
Stéphane Donzé,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Pilot error caused the crash, according to a final report from the National Transportation Safety Board.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
Verb
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President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen shook hands in Scotland on Sunday after agreeing on the framework for a trade deal between two of the world’s biggest economies.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
28 July 2025
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The two men appeared to shake hands before parting ways.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
28 July 2025
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“Bobble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bobble. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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