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verb

Definition of muffnext
as in to fumble
to make or do (something) in a clumsy or unskillful way muffed the repair job and had to do it again

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muff

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noun

as in fumble

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for muff
  1. fumble
  2. boob
  3. blow
  4. blunder
  5. boot
  6. miscue
  7. flub
  8. inaccuracy
Verb
  • But when Kansas fumbled the snap on a punt, resulting in a safety, Kansas State was able to take an 18-17 lead to the locker room.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Stockton, who also threw two interceptions, fumbled on a run from the Auburn 46.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of fumble
Noun
  • The side boob-baring halter dress featured a glossy chrome finish that highlighted every inch of the shimmering fabric.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 13 Sep. 2026
  • Cakes Body has become a $100 million business selling nipple covers and boob tape.
    — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of boob
Verb
  • Ocean iron fertilization grew from the idea that iron-rich dust blown across the oceans during past ice ages fed blooms of phytoplankton, helping to lower atmospheric CO₂.
    — Alec Luhn, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • But head coach Ben Johnson isn't going to be happy that his team nearly blew a 24-point lead with just over 12 minutes to go.
    — Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of blow
Noun
  • Adam Hamilton Hamilton, the Democratic nominee, has characterized the war as a major foreign policy blunder.
    — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Holding her tongue is not Kate’s forte in general, and the severity of Todd’s avalanche of blunders in their meeting with the British foreign secretary tests the outer limits of her ability.
    — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of blunder
Verb
  • This came just a few short months after he was arrested on charges of OWI in Wisconsin back in July, and happened the same day he was booted from the Korn Ferry qualifier for signing an incorrect scorecard.
    — Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The Eagles lost in heartbreaking fashion to Jacksonville in the final seconds as Cam Little booted a 57-yard field goal to hand the Birds their third straight loss.
    — Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of boot
Noun
  • Special teams miscues and penalties once again hampered the Rams in a game that featured three touchdown passes by Matthew Stafford and a career-best 17 catches by Puka Nacua.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Several games came down to the wire, a few miscues led to losses and even ties and there were clutch moments that made Sunday exciting.
    — Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of miscue
Noun
  • With recent polls showing Raman in the lead, the councilmember will likely try to avoid making any kind of flub during the in-studio debate hosted by NBC4 and Telemundo52 in Universal City.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026
  • While that kind of flub could still happen with an affiliated exchange, there’s some extra comfort for Robinhood when working with Rothera and now OG’s exchange given the ongoing dialogue between companies.
    — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of flub
Noun
  • Those comparisons should also include corrections to inaccuracies or changes in meaning as needed.
    — Ethan Stone, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The video then shows soldiers rushing to help victims while wearing combat gear, another inaccuracy.
    — Meagan Harris, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of inaccuracy
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