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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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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
Miriam Pensack, The Dial, 30 Sep. 2025
John Tufts Indiana is chock full of fun fall activities — corn mazes, apple orchards and pumpkin patches, as well as festivals.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 29 Sep. 2025
Navigate a four acre corn maze, meet fur babies at a petting zoo, and compete at paintball.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Sep. 2025
For an unusual design, consider carving out a maze, a design, or even a word in your lawn made of spring flowers.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The shoreline there is flanked by a maze of keys that separate the Bay of Santa Clara from the expanse of the Florida Straits.
—Miriam Pensack, The Dial, 30 Sep. 2025
John Tufts Indiana is chock full of fun fall activities — corn mazes, apple orchards and pumpkin patches, as well as festivals.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 29 Sep. 2025
Navigate a four acre corn maze, meet fur babies at a petting zoo, and compete at paintball.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Sep. 2025
For an unusual design, consider carving out a maze, a design, or even a word in your lawn made of spring flowers.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maze
Noun
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What was supposed to be a quick stop turned into a labyrinth of family secrets and lies Tommy thought were long buried.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
2 Oct. 2025
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Also, any excuse to watch Bill Nighy, who stars as Doctor Lazarus, whose death plunges his forensic psychologist son (Sam Clafin) into a labyrinth of family mysteries.—
Emily Temple
September 30,
Literary Hub,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But this caused even more confusion.—
Mitch Moxley,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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But, investigators found there was too much confusion over the interpretation of the rule.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Wenhardt stared at his pages, puzzled.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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Yet despite their popularity, pachycephalosaurs continue to puzzle paleontologists in part because fossils of these bipedal herbivores are rare, says Lindsay Zanno, a paleontologist at North Carolina State University.—
Jack Tamisiea,
Scientific American,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Mercury’s retrograde ends on the 7th and will help clear up any misunderstandings or mental fog that have kept you stuck in the wrong dynamics for too long.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
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But as early as 1892, scientists have noted that tiny droplets of water in the air can be positively or negatively charged in situations such as waterfall spray or fog.—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But the rhetoric has baffled Democrats, who see ER payments as effective and noncontroversial and are unwilling to disavow it.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Fans in the surrounding section can be heard in shock, baffled that the man gave away such a coveted possession.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Box-out drills, tip drills, fighting through a tangle of pads for the ball drills.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Sep. 2025
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Thick, coarse hair does best with a hot-air brush that features strong, durable bristles and tangle-free features.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Crotz was initially confused as to why Kjartan had closed himself inside.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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CarShield has received positive comments for its breadth of coverage and quick response times, although some policyholders have complained about claim denials, fine-print surprises and confusing sales practices.—
Brian Sloan,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The designs were puckish and gender-bending, evoking both awe and repulsion—the sort of clothing that titillates lovers of conceptual fashion and bewilders the uninitiated.—
Ana Karina Zatarain,
New Yorker,
19 Sep. 2025
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Cody Meissner, a pediatric professor at Dartmouth's Geisel School of Medicine who has served on ACIP in the past—arguably the most qualified of Kennedy's new lineup—was bewildered at why the committee was rehashing the issue addressed years ago.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Maze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maze. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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