as in to fumble
to make or do (something) in a clumsy or unskillful way
you've mangled this so badly that we'll have to do it over
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Recent Examples of mangle
His past and present were mangled and fabricated online.
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Jim Warren, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2025
The blast left a car behind the clinic mangled and killed a person tentatively identified as Bartkus.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
In our very own century, a president of the United States has mangled the meaning of witch hunt beyond anything but self-pitying victimhood.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2025
McCarthy gives a great performance, playing up the press secretary’s more boorish traits as a gum-guzzling loudmouth that mangles words and twists facts like pretzels.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 11 Feb. 2025
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Jim Warren, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2025
The blast left a car behind the clinic mangled and killed a person tentatively identified as Bartkus.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
In our very own century, a president of the United States has mangled the meaning of witch hunt beyond anything but self-pitying victimhood.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2025
McCarthy gives a great performance, playing up the press secretary’s more boorish traits as a gum-guzzling loudmouth that mangles words and twists facts like pretzels.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mangle
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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
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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
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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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Two men of strikingly disparate height are dubbed Mutt and Jeff.—
Richard Lederer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 July 2025
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The announcement is the latest stepping stone of a 2021 $2.3 billion partnership dubbed Ultium Cells.—
Stuart Dyos,
The Tennessean,
18 July 2025
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However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
20 July 2025
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Nothing ruins the vibe of a beautiful backyard faster than dull, discolored patio furniture that’s more of an eyesore than an inviting lounge spot.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 July 2025
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Cops are looking for a man who rammed into six people after botching a turn at an intersection in the Bronx, authorities said Wednesday.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
17 July 2025
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Prominent conservatives are sounding political alarms for President Donald Trump, accusing the Justice Department of botching a review and release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
14 July 2025
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Renowned American actor Kurt Russell spent part of his Fourth of July visiting the Arlington house where his eighth great-grandfather was butchered to death by British soldiers in a bloody battle that kicked off the Revolutionary War in 1775.—
Gayla Cawley,
Hartford Courant,
5 July 2025
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Neanderthals made and used wooden spears, cared for their fellow community members, made sticky tar and other adhesives, and butchered massive elephants, among other feats.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
2 June 2025
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The same is true for the United States, which leads in oil and gas production but has bungled its position in clean energy thanks to political dysfunction.—
Wal van Lierop,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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By the time Corbin filed a complaint to the Florida Bar on July 17, 2023, Stealth Supply had filed a complaint to the Florida Bar that Mullins bungled, then abandoned their case.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2025
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In return, he was allowed to effectively destroy a nature site of great conservation value.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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Trump also is destroying the Games’ potential upside.—
Joe Mathews,
Mercury News,
25 July 2025
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“Mangle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mangle. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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