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
Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 9 Aug. 2024
Trump botches Kamala Harris’s first name, again and again and again.
—Marianna Sotomayor, Washington Post, 26 July 2024
Emma Specter, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
The operation is, alas, fantastically botched, leaving her unable to shut her eyes at night.
—Negar Azimi, The New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2024
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Noun
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
Trump botches Kamala Harris’s first name, again and again and again.
—Marianna Sotomayor, Washington Post, 26 July 2024
Verb
Will there be a Tanya McQuoid type on hand to botch the wai?
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
The operation is, alas, fantastically botched, leaving her unable to shut her eyes at night.
—Negar Azimi, The New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for botch
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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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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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His writing and photography have been featured in National Geographic, Smithsonian Magazine, Gothamist and a variety of other outlets.Pablo Maurer, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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In states with medical marijuana, the substance can be prescribed by a doctor, including to treat a variety of conditions such as chronic pain, multiple sclerosis, severe nausea and Alzheimer’s disease, according to the Mayo Clinic.Ian Max Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 10 Jan. 2025
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Credit them with winning 10 games although losing three of their last four and blowing a chance to win the ACC championship and get into the playoff put a huge damper on the season.Mike Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2025
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The enormity of the destruction emerges Earlier in the week, hurricane-force winds blew embers, that ignited hillsides.John Seewer, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2025
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Check in here: Runners will find a warm welcome at Corpo Santo Hotel, a property near the finish line that offers a marathon kit filled with an assortment of amenities, including water and energy bars along with a complimentary massage.Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Oort Cloud Sam Walters is a journalist covering archaeology, paleontology, ecology, and evolution for Discover, along with an assortment of other topics.Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 11 Jan. 2025
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Having now bungled the Reed cast and his promise to Deb, Harry hits his old haunt to drink his sorrows away.Nick Caruso, TVLine, 3 Jan. 2025
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Becka then bungles the mission when Angelica catches her sprinting out of the bathroom in her comically large hoodie that somehow still can’t hide her distinctive face.Caroline Framke, Vulture, 27 Nov. 2024
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The restaurant’s veggie penne pasta ($17) comes with a medley of vegetables with a roasted tomato-coconut sauce.Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
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Carrie Underwood is set to perform just before the ball drops, ringing in the new year with a medley of her greatest hits.Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 31 Dec. 2024
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Well, Neptune and his Wildcats might just be ruining the convenient narrative.CJ Moore, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.Don Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Botch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/botch. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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