as in mistake
an unintentional departure from truth or accuracy
made an embarrassing boob on a chat show that had all of London laughing
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as in to fumble
to make a mistake
it was an important speech, and the prime minister knew that he could not afford to boob on it
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Recent Examples of boob
Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
Some things don’t change: L.A. still wants bigger boobs — an average of 200 ccs more per implant than on the East Coast, says plastic surgeon Troy Pittman.
—Beth Landman, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Nov. 2024
The channel’s flabbergasted hosts, played by Heidi Gardner and Mikey Day, try their best to steer away from the fact that the cookie is a boob.
—Rima Parikh, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2024
The full coverage cups keep my boobs separated and contained (no spillage here).
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 17 Sep. 2024
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Its members' firm repudiation of the unqualified and clownish Matt Gaetz for attorney general shows that its members can still stiffen their sinews and summon up the courage to curb President-elect Donald Trump's appetite for surrounding himself with sycophantic boobs.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
Some things don’t change: L.A. still wants bigger boobs — an average of 200 ccs more per implant than on the East Coast, says plastic surgeon Troy Pittman.
—Beth Landman, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Nov. 2024
The channel’s flabbergasted hosts, played by Heidi Gardner and Mikey Day, try their best to steer away from the fact that the cookie is a boob.
—Rima Parikh, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2024
The full coverage cups keep my boobs separated and contained (no spillage here).
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 17 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boob
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The AfD’s election manifesto for the upcoming federal election calls partial cannabis legalization a mistake that must be reversed.Dario Sabaghi, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Up to now, that has looked like a mistake, particularly given Eze, who was with Olise in his box, has struggled for form and, at times, fitness this season.Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Taylor started Indy’s unraveling by fumbling away a would-be 41-yard touchdown early in the third quarter that would’ve given Indianapolis a 20-7 lead.Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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That’s what Matt Stafford did after fumbling through the start of the game.Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 12 Dec. 2024
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In the comments section, many users agreed that the hotel guest was in the right for calling out the receptionist’s multiple errors.Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
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Others uncovered numerous errors when conducting client audits for past years.Ilona Limonta-Volkova, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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And—as the disorder’s apt name suggests—many of these peculiar symptoms match much of what Alice experienced after stumbling her way into Wonderland.Mark Travers, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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The Tar Heels stumbled to a 6-6 finish, closing the season with back-to-back losses to Boston College and NC State.David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
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Some economists say Fed officials could be making a blunder that risks reigniting inflation and undercutting their pledge to rely on the latest data when making rate decisions.Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Analysts said Ding made a crucial blunder in the deciding Game 14 that ultimately handed Gukesh the teen the title.Mithil Aggarwal, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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Best Time to Visit To experience the best weather, Kensington Tours destination expert Jasmine Padda recommends that travelers book trips between either mid-September to mid-November or from March to April.Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2024
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Strong starts don’t guarantee continued success One need not look far in recent history to trip on the remains of companies whose share price never reached their IPO heights.Ilona Limonta-Volkova, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Boob.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boob. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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