as in to fumble
to search for something blindly or uncertainly
she groped in her purse for her car keys groping for the right answer
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Recent Examples of grope
Indianapolis Star Former Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill, who unsuccessfully ran for governor this year, will stand trial next week in a civil lawsuit accusing him of groping four women at a party following the end of the 2018 legislative session.
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Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Dec. 2024
He has also been accused of groping a former live-in nanny more than 20 years ago.
—Emily Martin, The Hill, 25 Nov. 2024
The reality star husband allegedly grabbed and groped Orville Palmer, a cameraman for the show, on Sept. 1, 2018 while filming an episode.
—Diane J. Cho, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
The lawsuit claims women had been urinated on and groped, Aylward said.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
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Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Dec. 2024
He has also been accused of groping a former live-in nanny more than 20 years ago.
—Emily Martin, The Hill, 25 Nov. 2024
The reality star husband allegedly grabbed and groped Orville Palmer, a cameraman for the show, on Sept. 1, 2018 while filming an episode.
—Diane J. Cho, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
The lawsuit claims women had been urinated on and groped, Aylward said.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grope
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My manuscript was finally being read by editors, who responded with almost-wins — an overtime pass, fumbled.Tara Dorabji, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025
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Gone are the days of fumbling with cords and adapters—this smart board simplifies connectivity to keep your focus on what matters most.New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Jan. 2025
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Hamas has denied the allegations, accusing Israel's prime minister of looking for excuses to back out of the deal.Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 17 Jan. 2025
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Her jeans elevated the entire outfit, turning her loungewear look into a polished getup without sacrificing comfort.Clara McMahon, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025
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Lauren Villagran can be reached at lvillagran@usatoday.com.Lauren Villagran, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
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The Narwal Flow, which has a wide, flat, off-center mop to reach wall edges.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 11 Jan. 2025
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“Grope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grope. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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