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
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2024
Wednesday, the Padres started off with consecutive singles — the second aided by a bobble at first base — before a slider caught too much of the plate.
—Dennis Lin, The Athletic, 14 Aug. 2024
Kevin Dotson, CNN, 19 Jan. 2025
During the crucial playoff game Sunday between the Bills and the Ravens, Baltimore tight end Mark Andrews bobbled and then dropped a two-point conversion that would have tied the game in the fourth quarter.
—Doha Madani, NBC News, 23 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The first game, there were a bunch of bobbles and missed box outs.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2024
Wednesday, the Padres started off with consecutive singles — the second aided by a bobble at first base — before a slider caught too much of the plate.
—Dennis Lin, The Athletic, 14 Aug. 2024
Verb
The Ravens scored a touchdown with 1:33 to go to come within two, but their star tight end Mark Andrews bobbled the two-point conversion and couldn’t haul it in, costing his team a chance to send it into overtime.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN, 19 Jan. 2025
During the crucial playoff game Sunday between the Bills and the Ravens, Baltimore tight end Mark Andrews bobbled and then dropped a two-point conversion that would have tied the game in the fourth quarter.
—Doha Madani, NBC News, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bobble
Noun
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There have been expensive product mistakes and lots of trial and error with brushes, clips, hair dryers….—
Liz Krieger,
Allure,
15 Apr. 2025
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Case in point, over one-third of a side’s chance creation from a one-off mistake by their opponent, isn’t a formula for lasting success.—
Brett Koremenos,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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These are both great, morally complex characters with compelling stories and the trailer certainly looks terrific: However much Disney has fumbled the Star Wars IP over the last decade, the animated stuff has mostly been quite good.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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The characters in Megan Howell’s short stories, which glide into scenes of magical realism, are lonely people facing the harsh realities of an often violent world and fumbling toward something more hopeful.—
Emma Alpern,
Vulture,
2 Apr. 2025
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The vibe of the night Throughout the night, heads bobbed and people couldn’t help but dance to the beats played by DJ Los Boogie.—
Talia McWright,
Twin Cities,
31 Mar. 2025
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Only two of the crewman were pulled into the other lifeboat that held Minch and his family, and the vessel bobbed in the darkness amid rough weather for 10 hours, experts said.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2025
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The lawyer, author and consulting firm CEO has spent more than 30 years counseling people through their biggest blunders and controversies, from former president George H. W. Bush to Fortune 500 CEOs and professional athletes.—
Ashton Jackson,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2025
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Russell Westbrook bounced back from his decisive blunder against Minnesota by scoring a season-high 30 points and adding 11 rebounds, six assists and three steals.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
3 Apr. 2025
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April 17, 2025 The wind gusts could blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may occur, the National Weather Service advised.—
Ashley Fredde,
Idaho Statesman,
17 Apr. 2025
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Sunny expectations for Starlink are one of the main reasons investors have been eager to pump money into SpaceX.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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In front of the dugout, McKenna raises his right arm and gently pumps a fist towards the Sir Alf Ramsey Stand.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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In the last two decades, five helicopters on commercial sightseeing flights have crashed into the Hudson and East rivers due to mechanical failures, pilot errors, or collisions, resulting in 20 fatalities.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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Georgia's fifth error was fielding by third baseman Slate Alford on a ground ball from Carson Boles to give the Razorbacks runners on the corners with 1 out.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
13 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The back-and-forth over tariffs shook confidence in U.S. leadership, exposed fractures within Trump’s team and rattled companies that rely on global sources for products and international customers for sales.—
Time,
Time,
10 Apr. 2025
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The 31 percent tariff imposed on Switzerland by U.S. President Donald Trump’s new policy has shaken the luxury watch industry.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Bobble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bobble. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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