1
as in jumble
a state in which everything is out of order
things at the newly built school were all in a muddle on opening day
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as in daze
a state of mental confusion
I was in such a muddle after the accident that I didn't know where I was
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as in confusion
a state of mental uncertainty
the new, supposedly improved forms simply put taxpayers in a bigger muddle
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as in variety
an unorganized collection or mixture of various things
a muddle of old magazines piled on the shelves
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as in to confuse
to throw into a state of mental uncertainty
a car shopper thoroughly muddled by too much well-meaning advice
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as in to disrupt
to undo the proper order or arrangement of
some mischievous brat had muddled the household accounts
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Recent Examples of muddle
Ars Technica, 29 Feb. 2024
This strategic muddle is the focus of discussion in regional capitals, as well as in Moscow and Beijing.
—Brett McGurk, Foreign Affairs, 22 Jan. 2020
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2025
Focus your energy there and not on the stuff that is perhaps muddling you.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Microsoft is stepping in to try to straighten up this muddle of conceptually similar, executionally different technologies with a new API called DirectSR (the SR is for Super Resolution).
—Ars Technica, 29 Feb. 2024
This strategic muddle is the focus of discussion in regional capitals, as well as in Moscow and Beijing.
—Brett McGurk, Foreign Affairs, 22 Jan. 2020
Verb
Simply muddle fresh mint into your glass, or garnish with a few sprigs for a simple but impactful finishing touch.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2025
Focus your energy there and not on the stuff that is perhaps muddling you.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for muddle
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Instead, voters themselves are jumbles of competing and sometimes contradictory interests.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
14 Feb. 2025
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Baker also leads the orchestra, which sounds grand — although the sound in the arts center’s Pugh Theater often left musicians, lead singers and chorus all at the same level, with actors speaking over all of it at the same time to create a sonic jumble.—
Matthew J. Palm,
Orlando Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In other words, bills still need to be paid no matter the confusion of politicians eager to distort the pricing mechanism that organizes the market economy.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The infected person may experience anxiety, confusion, agitation and hallucinations, per the health agency.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Their tech lets clothing companies show off a wide variety of sizes and styles—and for a whole lot cheaper.—
Alexandra York,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Houston, which was devastated by Hurricane Harvey in 2017, bounced back more quickly than expected because its economy was split among a wide variety of industries, including health care, aerospace, shipping, manufacturing and technology.—
Shoshi Parks,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
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No one was going to confuse Colossal with the Sierra Club.—
D. T. Max,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
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Let go of a common misconception Some parents worry that teaching their child multiple languages will set them back or confuse them.—
Julia Furlan,
NPR,
5 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Behind the scenes there was no doubt other dreams were dashed and processes disrupted.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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This decision by the Russian Federation will undoubtedly endanger lives and disrupt critical HIV prevention efforts for ordinary Russian citizens.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Brit, trying to find her footing after the mess Kenya unleashed, opens up to the group.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
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If the mess is semi-solid, use a sturdy piece of cardboard, a paper plate, or another flat surface, as a scoop.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Apr. 2025
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This week, ships on the River Clyde had to blare their horns in the haze.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Apr. 2025
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Weather conditions, though, are in the hands of Mother Nature — so hope for no rain, fog or haze that could negatively hinder the awesome view of the comet in the night.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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On Friday at 12:37 a.m. the NWS Blacksburg VA released a dense fog advisory in effect until 8 a.m.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Apr. 2025
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In Warfare, the fog of war is both a literal and spiritual fact.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Muddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muddle. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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