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
Stephan Rabimov, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
After handing out the bobble to the first 15,000 fans who showed up at Truist Park — depicting the Grammy-winning MC wearing jeans, a throwback Hank Aaron No. 44 jersey and rocking a mic in his hand — the real show came when Luda hit the mound.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 5 Sep. 2024
Andrew Greif, NBC News, 4 Nov. 2024
In the bottom of the sixth, right fielder Will Brennan bobbled a double down the line, allowing Anthony Volpe – who was being held at third – to score the Yankees’ fourth/insurance run.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
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Noun
After just 10 washes, the detergent restores colors, removes bobbles, and smooths fibers, extending the lifespan of your clothes and reducing the need for new purchases—an essential aspect of sustainable fashion.
—Stephan Rabimov, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
After handing out the bobble to the first 15,000 fans who showed up at Truist Park — depicting the Grammy-winning MC wearing jeans, a throwback Hank Aaron No. 44 jersey and rocking a mic in his hand — the real show came when Luda hit the mound.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 5 Sep. 2024
Verb
The ball was bobbled before Addison hauled it in, one-handed, while still diving.
—Andrew Greif, NBC News, 4 Nov. 2024
In the bottom of the sixth, right fielder Will Brennan bobbled a double down the line, allowing Anthony Volpe – who was being held at third – to score the Yankees’ fourth/insurance run.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bobble
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Currency with mistakes can also be worth a lot, so be on the lookout for modern dimes without the S mark.Miguel Legoas, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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In my experience, companies with strong safety capabilities typically have robust systems and processes that identify risks, are willing and able to learn from mistakes and proactively build resilience against the unexpected.Andreza Araujo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Last week, the Lions squeaked out a 23-20 win against the Chicago Bears, thanks to some late-game heroics and a bit of luck as the Bears fumbled away their shot to tie or win.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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With its The Princess Bride meets The Tudors vibes, My Lady Jane had the potential to go down in the annals of television history as one of the greats — now, it will just be remembered as an appalling case of TV executives fumbling the bag.EW Staff, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Once in place, researchers could visualize and observe which motor neurons lit up during what activities, such as bobbing the illicium to attract prey.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 12 Dec. 2024
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Dylan is simply a force of nature, bobbing on the impenetrable currents of his personal muse.Scott Phillips, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Sunday, Stroud threw two interceptions and ran out of the back of the end zone while avoiding a pass rusher with 1:13 left, a blunder that resulted in a safety that sealed the Tennessee Titans’ 32-27 victory.Joseph Person, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
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The biggest drama surrounding the Browns this season has nothing to do with quarterback play, personnel decisions or on-field blunders.Troy Smith, Axios, 21 Nov. 2024
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Many of the winds that blow down mountain slopes in California are also named for their locale, according to Null.Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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To have someone so esteemed give that sort of affirmation about my work really just blew me away.Curtis Bunn, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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Milk is pumped through a series of thin plates at high speed to reach a minimum temperature of 161 F (71 C).Kerry E. Kaylegian, Discover Magazine, 6 Dec. 2024
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You're pumped to learn from mistakes and bounce back stronger.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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By empowering legal teams to achieve accurate, timely SEC compliance, his innovations help companies avoid costly errors and regulatory issues, ultimately supporting investor confidence and market integrity.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Externalities can and do bring on higher prices without having anything to do with currency error.John Tamny, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Ulta also raised its full-year outlook slightly as the beauty retailer shook off fears that the company was facing increasing competition and slowing demand for makeup and skincare.Michele Luhn, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
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In the space of six hours on Tuesday and Wednesday, Yoon shook the global community of democracies by suspending ordinary law.William Pesek, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Bobble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bobble. Accessed 19 Dec. 2024.
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