discombobulations

noun

plural of discombobulation
as in fogs
a state of mental uncertainty in my discombobulation I mistook a bathroom door for an exit

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  1. fogs
  2. confusions
  3. tangles
Noun
  • And fogs are closer to us than clouds.
    — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 31 May 2026
  • Over-the-counter pesticides and fogs will not do the job.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
Definition of fogs
Noun
  • Before the Lost Weekend, John and Yoko had their New York Year — turning their personal confusions into beautifully vivid moments of rage and pain.
    — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
Definition of confusions
Noun
  • During this time, the brain starts to shrink, and the misfolded proteins that are a hallmark of Alzheimer’s begin to build up — sticky amyloid beta plaques in the brain and tau tangles in neurons.
    — Richard Sima, Washington Post, 21 July 2026
  • Conditioning first can also help minimize tangles and create a smoother surface before shampooing.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 17 July 2026
Definition of tangles
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