as in mistake
an unintentional departure from truth or accuracy
made an embarrassing boob on a chat show that had all of London laughing
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as in to fumble
to make a mistake
it was an important speech, and the prime minister knew that he could not afford to boob on it
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Recent Examples of boob
Angel Saunders, People.com, 30 June 2025
One by one, people got to walk through the titty gauntlet and just get beat up with boobs and chests.
—Hazlitt, 25 June 2025
Now all the smart cookies will keep their plans of attack to themselves while our incompetent boobs share sensitive military strike details on Signal chat texts with their family members and a surprised Atlantic reporter.
—Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2025
The gown's ensemble put Cyrus' ribcage tattoo on display while also revealing a hint of side boob.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 19 June 2025
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Noun
Earlier this month, Kylie Jenner shared the exact details of her boob job after a fan pleaded in a TikTok video.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 30 June 2025
One by one, people got to walk through the titty gauntlet and just get beat up with boobs and chests.
—Hazlitt, 25 June 2025
Now all the smart cookies will keep their plans of attack to themselves while our incompetent boobs share sensitive military strike details on Signal chat texts with their family members and a surprised Atlantic reporter.
—Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2025
The gown's ensemble put Cyrus' ribcage tattoo on display while also revealing a hint of side boob.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boob
Noun
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Chisholm getting thrown out on the bases might be the most egregious of the team’s mental mistakes this season.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
2 Aug. 2025
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Development Tomorrow One of the most common mistakes in evaluating new markets is focusing solely on what’s already built.—
Mkhitar Hayrapetyan,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 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
Noun
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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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Wounded, Hyman stumbled to her desk and died from her wounds, according to one of the officials who reviewed the video.—
John Miller,
CNN Money,
3 Aug. 2025
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In May, the WHS announced that a fisherman stumbled upon a historic shipwreck in Lake Michigan.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
1 Aug. 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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Families are driving instead of flying, opting for shorter getaways and looking for more budget-friendly options like cruises or trips closer to home.—
Adrienne Roberts,
Freep.com,
27 July 2025
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The soft fabric drapes beautifully without swallowing your petite frame whole, and the length hits right at the ankle to keep you from tripping over it.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 July 2025
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“Boob.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boob. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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