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1
as in blowing
to make or do (something) in a clumsy or unskillful way
her assistant fumbled the party plans by getting the time wrong on the invitations
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2
as in groping
to search for something blindly or uncertainly
the librarian fumbled for the light switch as she entered the dark room
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3
as in stumbling
to make a mistake
just when it looked like he was going to get away with the ruse, he fumbled
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fumbling
Adjective
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The traditional process of quitting a job has always been a personal, often uncomfortable experience.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
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Marco Rubio, the U.S. secretary of State, appeared visibly uncomfortable as the meeting deteriorated.—
Faith E. Pinho,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The atmosphere is laid-back, with a minimalist but cozy interior - think wooden shelves stacked with bottles, a long communal table, and a warm, unpretentious vibe.—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Similarly, Hey Buddy Hey Pal expects some families may opt to purchase wooden eggs instead of real ones.—
Sarah Whitten,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Cardinale expressed concern that many will be looking to exploit any potential flaws in the prosecution's case.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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Here’s what to know A CT city is looking into use of red light, speed cameras.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Don't Use An Extension Cord In general, extension cords aren't a great idea because of the tripping hazard and the potential for overheating.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
5 Jan. 2025
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For older people with weaker bones, tripping while walking can sometimes cause a fracture.—
Maggie Aime, MSN,
Health,
25 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was slightly milder, reaching a high of near 26, which could go up to 28 on Thursday, the Weather Service said.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA TODAY,
8 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, the opposite is true in the United States, where the equity risk premium is hitting decade lows, and equity markets are reaching all-time highs.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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As Andy Kaufman, Nicholas Braun has just the right gawky awkwardness, and his brief, odd, mostly silent appearances in the first half of the film delightfully pay off near the climax.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
27 Sep. 2024
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All the money her father had left them was put toward his daughters’ private education, but she was ostracized by wealthy classmates who bullied her for being too poor, too gawky and too dark-skinned.—
Kyle Buchanan,
New York Times,
2 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Examples imported from 1975 through 1985 had rather ungainly impact bumpers, so early, chrome-bumper cars are aesthetically more desirable.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
21 Feb. 2025
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You're locked into an ungainly, spread armed, weak kneed Character: snowplow.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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What starts with a clumsy confession that threatened to derail their relationship altogether, ends with Mark and Helly closer than ever.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
21 Feb. 2025
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Take a deep breath because these claims form just one part of a clumsy web of viral content, in which Ronaldo, Messi and their children are part of the collateral.—
Adam Crafton,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Fumbling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fumbling. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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