1
as in fog
a state of mental uncertainty
the farmer's driving directions to the fairground just left us in total confusion
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as in havoc
a state in which everything is out of order
it was hard to find anything in that confusion in the attic
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as in embarrassment
the emotional state of being made self-consciously uncomfortable
thrown into speechless confusion by the wild accusations
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Recent Examples of confusion
State Board of Education officials then urged the department to eliminate confusion around what items and services can be purchased through the school choice program.
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Arkansas Online, 19 June 2026
Keep an eye out for signs of heat stroke, including dizziness, confusion, and loss of consciousness, and call 911 if these symptoms occur.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 19 June 2026
This lack of a perceivable third dimension can lead to a lot of confusion.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 19 June 2026
This repetition prevented confusion from taking root.
—Kent Merrell, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
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Arkansas Online, 19 June 2026
Keep an eye out for signs of heat stroke, including dizziness, confusion, and loss of consciousness, and call 911 if these symptoms occur.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 19 June 2026
This lack of a perceivable third dimension can lead to a lot of confusion.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 19 June 2026
This repetition prevented confusion from taking root.
—Kent Merrell, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confusion
Noun
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In extremely dense fog where visibility is near zero, the best course of action is to first turn on your hazard lights, then simply pull into a safe location such as a parking lot of a local business, and stop.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
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Blackened with volcanic rock and encircled by towering waves, the tumultuous scenery makes a vivid psychic landscape for So Help Me God, a rambling spell of ’70s-era soul and exuberant orchestral folk-pop that sweeps through the fog of heartbreak and the clarity of self-discovery.—
Kiana Mickles,
Pitchfork,
15 June 2026
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To wreak havoc on an unknown person.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
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He was also caught on surveillance video allegedly on the attack outside a pizzeria with a weapon, the outlet reported, adding that social media videos show havoc in other areas of the city as well.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
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The Moscow attack was the latest embarrassment for Putin.—
Barry Hatton,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Democrats aren't buying it, saying the White House is simply trying to avoid an embarrassment for the president.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Fire up the grill, toast the buns and lean into indulgence with meaty beef patties layered beneath smoky bacon, oozing cheese and sweet onions softened to a slippery tangle.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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Ionic technology helps regulate heat and flatten thick hair types while eliminating frizz, and the ceramic plates deliver a shiny, snag-free finish that's especially useful for thick hair prone to tangles.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
18 June 2026
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The next moments in the Dodgers’ 6-5 walk-off win Friday were chaos.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Renard's sudden, high-pressure arrival could, however, inject chaos and potentially inspire an unexpected performance from a team with nothing left to lose.—
Beau Dure,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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The remarks reflected growing unease across Latin America over Washington’s increasingly expansive definition of cartel warfare.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
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As geopolitical unease intensified last year, central banks and retail investors worldwide piled into gold.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
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The first weeks were a roller coaster of pleasure and perplexity.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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Oklo exemplifies both the promise and the perplexity associated with the rebirth of nuclear power.—
Bob Woods,
CNBC,
9 Nov. 2025
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Arches and natural bridges sweep like buttresses from jumbles of rock, giving this landscape a mystical, cathedral-like quality.—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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Macaroons are chewy jumbles of coconut bound together with egg whites and sweetened condensed milk.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Confusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confusion. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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