as in jumble
an unorganized collection or mixture of various things
this police procedural is basically a botch of plot elements stolen from other (and better) novels
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as in to fumble
to make or do (something) in a clumsy or unskillful way
the first time we tried to make a cake, we botched the job completely
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Recent Examples of botch
Brian Mazique, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2024
The team of Canadians took advantage of the botch and took gold by seven-hundredths of a second over South Africa.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 9 Aug. 2024
Jay King, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
Denno noted a growing history of failed and botched executions by lethal injection across the U.S. in recent years, including one in Idaho in February 2024.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 22 Jan. 2025
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Noun
If Tonga Loa is trusted again to play a significant role in this feud after a few high-profile botches, yet another member of the Samoan Dynasty could be called upon to even the odds.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2024
The team of Canadians took advantage of the botch and took gold by seven-hundredths of a second over South Africa.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 9 Aug. 2024
Verb
The Celtics still needed to save themselves in overtime after botching the final minute of regulation.
—Jay King, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
Denno noted a growing history of failed and botched executions by lethal injection across the U.S. in recent years, including one in Idaho in February 2024.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for botch
Noun
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Minimize noise and clutter Dr. Small says environmental triggers like loud sounds and jumbles of papers and clothing can increase sundowning symptoms.—
Cathy Habas,
SELF,
17 Jan. 2025
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Owners’ names now read like jumbles of computer code, retirement homes or rock bands: Silver Sage, Dream Homes, Blue Apple, P Fin VII, Wref II, 3xs2, Vivid, Straight Red Lines, TKJK, Jags Proper.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2024
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The seventh season will no doubt spotlight Leclerc’s win in his native Monaco, Norris fumbling his first WDC and Carlos Sainz’s search for an F1 seat after Hamilton’s shock move to Ferrari.—
Lily Ford,
The Hollywood Reporter,
7 Feb. 2025
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Snoop Dogg couldn't fumble the opportunity to roast the nearly 50-year age gap between football coach Bill Belichick and his girlfriend at the NFL Honors.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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The shelter was funded largely through a variety of grants from the county, the state and the federal government.—
Gqlshare,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2025
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Other lawsuits are likely to be filed, just as there have been challenges to a variety of Trump's policies.—
MANUEL VALDES THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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The Spartans jumped out to an early lead in the first quarter, but blew the game open in the second behind Blair’s playmaking.—
Nathan Canilao,
The Mercury News,
16 Feb. 2025
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Finer orders pizza, Kate G. puts on music, Paige (receptionist) throws open windows to let crazy pre-rain breeze blow through.—
George Saunders,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2025
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Other finds include a purse full of silver coins, an assortment of the king's exotic spices—including cloves, pieces of ginger, peppercorns and fist-sized lumps of saffron—sourced from locations as far away as modern-day Indonesia.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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The limited releases will also feature an assortment of products, including activity kits and themed coloring books.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
5 Feb. 2025
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Two brothers who were convicted in the 1991 rape and murder of a tourist in Hawaii filed a federal lawsuit on Tuesday claiming that the police had framed them and then bungled an investigation that could have brought the true killer to justice.—
Simon J. Levien,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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Michel has recently pursued his appeal process in part by arguing the incompetence of his trial attorney, who garnered headlines for bungling closing arguments through misuse of an artificial intelligence program.—
Gary Baum,
The Hollywood Reporter,
30 Jan. 2025
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Lil Wayne Gets Support from The Roots for Career-Spanning Medley After Super Bowl Disappointment 8 hr 20 min ago Lil Wayne pulled together a medley of some of his biggest hits during his SNL50: The Anniversary Special performance with The Roots.—
Lindsay Kimble,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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No disrespect to Sir Paul McCartney, but Dwayne Carter Jr. (a.k.a. Lil Wayne) clearly had the superior musical medley of the night.—
Andy Hoglund,
EW.com,
17 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The film ends with Ross going full Red Hulk in the White House Rose Garden (oops), nearly ruining his legacy (Sterns’ real prize) and ultimately forcing him to admit his wrongdoing, give up his office, and head to The Raft to serve an undetermined amount of time in the floating prison.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
14 Feb. 2025
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Ancient people weren't about to let these pests ruin their crops or their lives.—
Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi,
Discover Magazine,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Botch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/botch. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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