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
Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
After a slight bobble, Turpin spun past a charging Jeremy Reaves and then raced into open space for the 99-yard return.
—Ben Standig, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
Matt Jones, Arkansas Online, 27 Apr. 2025
Second baseman Lopez botched a potential inning-ending double play and then bobbled a grounder up the middle by Cal Stevenson, which allowed the tying run to score.
—Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Hairstylist Jenda Alcorn, who regularly works with both Elle and sister Dakota, brought the loose pigtails together with crystal bobbles to just skim her shoulders.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
After a slight bobble, Turpin spun past a charging Jeremy Reaves and then raced into open space for the 99-yard return.
—Ben Standig, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
Verb
Boser singled and scored in the eighth when the second baseman Fraser bobbled a potential double-play ball with the bases loaded.
—Matt Jones, Arkansas Online, 27 Apr. 2025
Second baseman Lopez botched a potential inning-ending double play and then bobbled a grounder up the middle by Cal Stevenson, which allowed the tying run to score.
—Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bobble
Noun
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Maybe teams won’t make the mistake the Avalanche did and move Rantanen too soon.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Playing in the first group, Wong birdied the second hole and made up for his lone mistake (a bogey on No. 3) with birdies at seven and 11 to maintain a slim lead.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2025
Verb
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Massey ranged to his left, lost his footing and fumbled the ball.—
Evan Webeck,
Mercury News,
20 May 2025
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Gutierrez found the jury was confused by antitrust law elements and fumbled a calculation for damages by mistaking an overcharge with a discount.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
13 May 2025
Verb
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But on this overcast summer day, only a couple dozen people bob on their surfboards, waiting for the perfect swell.—
Liz Baker,
NPR,
25 May 2025
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Listen to this article On a recent chilly morning, the Lake County Sheriff’s new Marine 1 boat was bobbing lightly with the water along a dock at the East Chicago Marina.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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Viewers speculated whether this was a blunder, power play or something else.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
27 May 2025
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Many of the nation’s biggest military blunders occurred because there wasn’t enough diversity in the armed forces.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
26 May 2025
Verb
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That’s just the beginning, though—keep scrolling for more deals sure to blow you away (no pun intended).—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2025
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The weather can play a role too; rain can wash pollen from the air, while a windy day can blow it around, increasing your allergy symptoms.2 How Can You Prevent Allergy Symptoms?—
Kelly Burch Published,
Verywell Health,
23 May 2025
Verb
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Hernández: Gerrit was just pumping fuel and emotion that inning.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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The letter urged the court to pump the brakes on the process, citing legal concerns with outdated population data and Voting Rights Act violations.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Only one major-league third baseman, the San Diego Padres’ Manny Machado, has more errors than Muncy’s eight through his first 49 games of the season.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
27 May 2025
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The poll of 1,136 Democrats carries a margin of error of plus or minus 2.89 percentage points.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 May 2025
Verb
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In this pool photograph distributed by the Russian state agency Sputnik, Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) shakes hands with North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un (R) after a signing ceremony following their bilateral talks at Kumsusan state residence in Pyongyang, on June 19, 2024.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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For me, a perfect beach bag starts with a lightweight, oversized tote that’s easy to shake the sand out of—preferably a mesh or water-resistant style.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
28 May 2025
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“Bobble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bobble. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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