BOLLIX Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

bollix

noun

Definition of bollix

as in mishmash

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Noun

Something about that odd mishmash of dishes is where a couple like Holland and Zendaya feel suddenly relatable, if not fully regular.

— Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 30 July 2026
Trading away three rotation players, including all-defensive wing Lu Dort, for a mishmash of second-round picks was not a basketball strategy.

— Fred Katz, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Definition of mishmash

Noun

In a telephone interview Tuesday afternoon, Tunney explained the chain of events that is now leading to the shuffle of Ann Sather spaces.

— Adam Harrington, CBS News, 4 Aug. 2026
Controls cover the basic playback functions, including repeat-one, sequential-play, and shuffle modes – though ultimately, the spinning disc remains the star of the show.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of shuffle

Noun

Check the number, ask one practical question, and choose what supports your comfort without adding unnecessary clutter, cost, or mental noise today.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Yes, the mountain wallpaper is pretty, but various miniature windows clutter the screen, and making any on-the-move quick changes is a fairly tiresome affair.

— Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of clutter

Noun

Getting a head start on next year seems particularly smart, since a lockout — even one that doesn’t run into March or April — could compact the offseason into a frenetic maelstrom.

— Levi Weaver, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
In Kirke’s estimation, apparel shouldn’t be caught up in the maelstrom brewing between Washington and Ottowa over exports like steel, automotives, dairy or alcohol.

— Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 21 July 2026

Definition of maelstrom

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Whether a home is carefully curated or a hodgepodge of beloved hand-me-downs, plants add instant energy and natural beauty to any room.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2026
Millions of Americans are already injecting unapproved chemicals like peptides promoted by a hodgepodge of wellness influencers and celebrity podcasters.

— Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of hodgepodge

Noun

What began as a miscellany of Welsh, Cornish, and other folktales about a questionably historical Romano-British leader cohered into legend largely as a function of cultural exchange.

— Nat Segnit, Harpers Magazine, 21 Apr. 2026
At the same time, conversations and pending miscellanies are becoming more important.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026

Definition of miscellany

Noun

There is also crypto tax software that can help investors sort through the tax morass, Walter said.

— Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026
But a nine-game winning streak heading into the break placed the team a half-game back in the morass of mediocrity known as the AL Wild Card race.

— Andy McCullough, New York Times, 17 July 2026

Definition of morass

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