variants
or mares' nests
as in chaoses
a state in which everything is out of order
the lack of planning had resulted in the city's evacuation being a mare's nest of epic proportions
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Roll Out Cookie and Pie Dough Prevent major countertop messes by rolling out your cookie dough or pie crust onto a sheet of parchment.—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
19 Oct. 2025 -
The suction is powerful enough to handle everyday messes, and the anti-tangle technology helps remove all the pet hair.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Oct. 2025
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Natalia Campos - Getty Images Advertisement What have politicians said about the riots?—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
22 Oct. 2025
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Then shortly after that, there were riots in Dublin, and that was terrifying to be walking along the street and [tensions] change like that, so easily.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
22 Oct. 2025
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Figs have also been shown to improve inflammatory disorders, aid weight management, and possibly protect against some cancers.—
Cynthia Sass,
Health,
21 Oct. 2025
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Other higher-risk groups include those with congenital heart defects or disorders, structural heart problems, or a history of coronary artery disease or heart failure.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Mare's nests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mare%27s%20nests. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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