as in confusion
a state of mental uncertainty
in my discombobulation I mistook a bathroom door for an exit
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Noun
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If left untreated, more severe symptoms may appear, including mental confusion, difficulty breathing, convulsions, abnormal bleeding and more, which can lead to death.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025 -
The comedian, who performed as a cast member on the series from 2020 to 2024, reacted to the news of her former colleagues' exits from the show with a mix of confusion and sympathy.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Soon, the sun burned through the morning fog as more than 100 people gathered on the sandbar to welcome the paddlers at the end of their journey and offer prayer and song.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025
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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.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
29 Aug. 2025
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The brand adds that tangle-free technology reduces the amount of hair and fibers that wrap around the brush.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Terrell’s troubled legal practice left him with a worsening tangle of financial problems.—
Peter Elkind,
ProPublica,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Discombobulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discombobulation. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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