fumble
verb (used without object)
to feel or grope about clumsily.
Example Sentences
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As he fumbles with his out-of-tune Flying V, looking ready to shred in a thrash band, the crowd cheers for his success despite his self-doubt.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 13, 2026
Maye was sacked five times and surrendered four fumbles in the Patriots' win over the Houston Texans last week.
From Barron's ● Jan. 22, 2026
Two costly fumbles and two interceptions led to a nail-biter of a playoff game.
From Salon ● Jan. 18, 2026
They forced the game's first three turnovers - two from Stroud fumbles, plus an interception - but the best Pittsburgh could muster on the following possessions was a solitary field goal.
From BBC ● Jan. 12, 2026
Maggie fumbles one-handed for a light switch, but the screech of metal on metal opens a gap behind her, illuminating the concrete walls of the cellar.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
