maze 1 of 2

noun

Definition of mazenext
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as in labyrinth
a confusing and complicated arrangement of passages the mansion had a beautifully landscaped maze that was constructed of tall cypresses

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as in confusion
chiefly dialect a state of mental uncertainty she's been walking around in a maze ever since her husband walked out on her

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maze

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verb

ˈmāz How to pronounce maze (audio)
as in to puzzle
to throw into a state of mental uncertainty I'm completely mazed by the multitude of plans for health insurance

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Recent Examples of maze
Noun
Our group — two reporters, a photographer and a video journalist — went through security and, camera rolling, wound our way through the maze of the midcentury building. — Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 2 Oct. 2026 The most gratifying facet of being an agent was guiding gifted artists through the maze of potential opportunities and pitfalls that constitute careers in Hollywood. — Rick Nicita, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2026 The policy comes as automatic renewals, confusing checkout processes, and cancellation mazes have become fixtures of the consumer experience. — Lindsay Owens, New York Daily News, 28 Sep. 2026 The design features a maze of winding spiderwebs and tiny spiders dangling from the edges for a look that’s sure to bewitch party guests. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for maze
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maze
  1. labyrinth
  2. confusion
  3. puzzle
  4. fog
  5. baffle
  6. tangle
  7. confuse
  8. bewilder
Noun
  • Walk to Makaluapuna Point (also nicknamed as the Dragon’s Teeth Trail) for a casual coastal hike through dramatic lava rock formations that includes a meditative labyrinth.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • In Hot or Cold, teams work their way through a labyrinth of rooms, each containing a challenge that must be completed as quickly as possible.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of labyrinth
Noun
  • The players’ win brought confusion over whether the injunction applied only to eligibility rules or extended to related rules, such as the transfer portal.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Combs’ rep offered a glimpse into the situation and the confusion seemingly surrounding it.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of confusion
Verb
  • Whatever caused the problem is particularly puzzling, given that the speakers use the same wireless connection whether attached or detached.
    — M. David Stone, PC Magazine, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Overrun with puzzling plot points, several cameos and a bloated supporting cast, the series fails to stick the landing.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of puzzle
Noun
  • And liquid nitrogen could transform custard into ice cream in the blink of an eye, engulfing the table in a theatrical fog.
    — Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
  • In some locations, the fog will become locally dense and reduce visibility to one-quarter mile or less at times.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of fog
Verb
  • Beyond being frustrated with the secrecy, locals said they were baffled by the lack of specifics and clarity the stakeholders had about the project, per the records.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2026
  • And just last month, officials in Millcreek, Utah, were baffled to find an unknown camera installed on city property that neither the city nor police requested.
    — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of baffle
Noun
  • In one image, a forlorn man appears as if swallowed by a tangle of trunks and roots.
    — Erin Parish, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The brain’s surface has ridges and valleys, and CTE tangles are found in the depths of those valleys, called the cortical sulci, and surround blood vessels.
    — Alexandra Pattillo, Scientific American, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of tangle
Verb
  • Dealing with the British, his Tenzing is scrupulous and honorable, but don’t confuse that with subservience.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Decoys, which carry no explosives, help confuse Russian air defenses and force them to waste ammunition.
    — Jarrett Ley, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of confuse
Verb
  • Latif is conflicted by his double life, bewildered by his doubling of parental responsibilities, constantly trying to think two moves ahead yet always ending up three steps behind.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Dan emerges as Primetime’s unlikely heart, bewildered by the dark world he’s wandered into and left to negotiate his ambitions with the high stakes of the job.
    — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of bewilder

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