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as in havoc
a state in which everything is out of order
the bachelor party had left the house in a total mess
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2
as in meal
food eaten or prepared for eating at one time
a mess of oatmeal
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as in loads
a considerable amount
an unexpected Super Bowl loss that unleashed a whole mess of finger-pointing and second-guessing
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as in to interfere
to interest oneself in what is not one's concern
please don't mess with me while I'm trying to concentrate
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Recent Examples of mess
Paul Bedard, The Washington Examiner, 12 Apr. 2025
The design features an odor neutralizer that leaves your home smelling fresh and LED headlights to reveal hidden messes.
—Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Ars Technica, 10 Feb. 2025
In today’s episode, Wesley sits down with Linda to discuss the health risks of relaxers, the hair icons that messed them both up and the culture surrounding hair relaxing that keeps people using these products.
—Linda Villarosa Paula Szuchman, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The other economic news is that, despite the chaotic tariff mess Trump has created, at least 75 countries and groups, such as the European Union, want to negotiate.
—Paul Bedard, The Washington Examiner, 12 Apr. 2025
The design features an odor neutralizer that leaves your home smelling fresh and LED headlights to reveal hidden messes.
—Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
Almost all these variants messed a little too much with the careful balance of simplicity, readability, reasoning, and luck that made the original Minesweeper so addictive.
—Ars Technica, 10 Feb. 2025
In today’s episode, Wesley sits down with Linda to discuss the health risks of relaxers, the hair icons that messed them both up and the culture surrounding hair relaxing that keeps people using these products.
—Linda Villarosa Paula Szuchman, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mess
Noun
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Several studies have found that polyphenols, especially tannins, can also play havoc with your iron supplement.—
Fiona Embleton,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2025
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The pandemic though wrought havoc on student achievement, with many learning gaps remaining nearly five years after schools first closed.—
Cory Turner,
NPR,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Centrally located in the GA section of Coachella both weekends, the activation will allow festival attendees to lounge while enjoying a meal.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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Order your Easter meal from the top chefs of Plate Above Catering, whose kitchen helps fund culinary education here in Orlando.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 Apr. 2025
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Kyle and Kamilla are back at it With nary an ally in sight, the butt doctor seemed like a goner, but Kyle and Kamilla were up to their sneaky tricks again.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Cut and Cover the Stump One possibility is to simply remove the stump from your sight rather than from the ground.—
Daniel Scott,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Cabinet members reportedly watched the fiery exchange without interfering.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
10 Mar. 2025
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Refuse to let anyone interfere or talk you out of following your instincts.—
Eugenia Last,
The Mercury News,
9 Mar. 2025
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Immigrant women describe 'hell on earth' in ICE detention The Trump administration did not immediately respond to a request for comment.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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Despite being perpetually stuck in cap hell, the New Orleans Saints have had a relatively productive offseason.—
Arick Wierson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Le Table's menu features tasty small plates with Mediterranean, Asian, and Latin American flavors in an open-air setting.—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Mar. 2025
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The Beach Club also hosts the Beach Extravaganza on Thursdays throughout the season, with a smaller menu featuring seafood, steak, pasta, and more.—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Objects are often askew and out of frame, and everyday sounds like a toilet flush or blinds being pulled assume a low, staticky growl, as though frights fueled by childish imagination.—
Gayle Sequeira,
Vulture,
20 Jan. 2025
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In a second Instagram Stories post, the singer offered another look at the cake, featuring a large bust of a clicker, the fungal zombie-esque frights from the Last of Us video game franchise and HBO series of the same name.—
Gil Macias,
People.com,
13 Jan. 2025
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Sony Pictures Television, where both Ning and Moore are under overall deals, will produce.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon TV series originated a couple of years ago when Sony regained the rights to the books through a first-look deal with Vertigo and tapped Ning to adapt it as part of an overall deal.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Mess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mess. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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