as in mistakes
an instance of confusion
there was a foul-up with our mail order, and not one item arrived as ordered
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foul-ups
Noun
-
In the report, the auditor general points out multiple concerning examples of mistakes in those summaries that could have a direct and negative impact on a patient’s subsequent care.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
14 May 2026 -
Sandwiched between those mistakes was a diving grab on a sinking line drive by Gorman in the sixth.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
Noun
-
Murdock forced two fumbles in the bowl game and also returned an interception for a touchdown in a 26-7 victory that gave Buffalo its first nine-win season since 2018.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
-
Had five interceptions for the Rockets over the past three seasons and also forced eight fumbles, including four in 2023 and three last year.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
23 Apr. 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Foul-ups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foul-ups. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
