Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com

fumbled

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

Part of what's causing the "panic for people", she says, is how the government has fumbled its response to the outbreak.

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

After South Korea’s goalkeeper fumbled a ball, Luis Romo scored the goal that gave the Mexicans six points and pushed them to the top of the standings.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 20, 2026

The commentariat also is advancing the narrative that Apple under Cook’s leadership has fumbled badly in its embrace of artificial intelligence.

From MarketWatch Apr. 21, 2026

Ditto for a man named John Thompson, whose invention helped keep fumbled fasteners from falling on the floor.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 12, 2026

Now, as the fog closed in again and she fumbled for the arrows, she pictured the bear climbing the hill towards her.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver