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as in labyrinths
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 fogs
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 puzzles
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 mazes
Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Oct. 2025
One group of rats was raised in cages full of toys, challenging mazes, and other rats to hang around with.
—Big Think, 22 Oct. 2025
From corn mazes to haunted houses, the spooky season is in full swing.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 13 Oct. 2025
The farm features corn mazes, hot apple cider donuts, pig races and princess and prince shows.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
updated October 4, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2025
The official first day of fall has officially come and gone, haunted houses are opening up around the Valley, people are planning their trips to the pumpkin patches and corn mazes.
—Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 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
Middle Springs Farm in Paris hosts weekend events with corn mazes, pumpkin patches, and hayrides through October 26.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
Attractions include a country fair, live music, corn mazes, pumpkin patches, hay rides and an animal farm.
—Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
Hayrides, farm animals, hay and corn mazes, a Tennessee Slip n Slide, pumpkin train, country arcade, new climbing wall and delicious food and treats are just some of what the farm has to offer.
—Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Oct. 2025
One group of rats was raised in cages full of toys, challenging mazes, and other rats to hang around with.
—Big Think, 22 Oct. 2025
From corn mazes to haunted houses, the spooky season is in full swing.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 13 Oct. 2025
The farm features corn mazes, hot apple cider donuts, pig races and princess and prince shows.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
updated October 4, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2025
The official first day of fall has officially come and gone, haunted houses are opening up around the Valley, people are planning their trips to the pumpkin patches and corn mazes.
—Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 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
Middle Springs Farm in Paris hosts weekend events with corn mazes, pumpkin patches, and hayrides through October 26.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
Attractions include a country fair, live music, corn mazes, pumpkin patches, hay rides and an animal farm.
—Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mazes
Noun
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Pet sharks and underground labyrinths, unwelcome doppelgängers and vegetable-hungry monster-rabbits, rogue planets heading for Earth and diabolical Red Wizards—what do all these share in common?—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Her books, with their Borgesian labyrinths and witchy symmetries, sometimes flirt with nonsense.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
18 Aug. 2025
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While everyone else puzzles it over, Coe is already on his way to the multi-faith ceremony at Abbotsfield, where Mayor Jaffrey is joining other mourners to honor the 11 people killed in the assault that opened the season.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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After spraying this before a braid takedown, my hair was visibly softer and easier to mange through tangles.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Having the best brush for your dog will keep its coat free of tangles and might even prevent a big bill at the groomer’s.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Take the quiz here … DUGOUT SECRETS – Mysterious wooden canoe found after Hurricane Ian still baffles experts three years later.—
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FOXNews.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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One case that still baffles is the macabre story of Virginia McCullough, who killed her parents for their money – and then lived with their bodies for four years.—
KC Baker,
People.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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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
Verb
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The Longhorns’ roster build confuses me.—
The Athletic College Basketball Staff,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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At her spring show, Marie-Adam Leenaerdt brought back the style, but her shiny spandex stocking version ensures no one confuses the look for child’s play.—
Laia Garcia-Furtado,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Nandi is experiencing severe insomnia, tremors and psychosis, and her quickly deteriorating condition bewilders the emergency room staff.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
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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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“Mazes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mazes. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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