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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
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
The bottle even features a pointed nozzle for a precise, mess-free application.
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Jailynn Taylor,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
Michael Hollett,
SPIN,
14 June 2026
Hormone changes can mess with your oral health.
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Erica Sweeney,
Washington Post,
12 June 2026
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Noun
Letting your jewelry turn into a tangled mess of necklaces, earrings, and rings.
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Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
The bottle even features a pointed nozzle for a precise, mess-free application.
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Jailynn Taylor,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
Verb
That crash really messed me up.
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Michael Hollett,
SPIN,
14 June 2026
Hormone changes can mess with your oral health.
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Erica Sweeney,
Washington Post,
12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mess
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To wreak havoc on an unknown person.
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He was also caught on surveillance video allegedly on the attack outside a pizzeria with a weapon, the outlet reported, adding that social media videos show havoc in other areas of the city as well.
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Kids' camps with nightly meals and activities keep younger guests engaged, while babysitting services allow parents to unwind.
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All in all, a good meal that leaves no bitter aftertaste.
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Key strategies involve always keeping the larger objective in sight, providing AI with clear context on purpose and audience.
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The Tustin Summer Academy is full of sights and sounds, and smells, that aren’t usually associated with a traditional summer camp.
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Lithium batteries often maintain more consistent performance throughout their charge cycle, a trait that may be noticeable when tackling hills or carrying heavier loads.
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This leads to higher fungal loads.
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Negrón also referred to the Justice Department and its Office of Government Ethics, the findings of an internal investigation led by the economic development agency against two government officials, who are accused of interfering in the process for an auction of a contract involving federal funds.
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The Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America undertake to respect each other's sovereignty and territorial integrity and to refrain from interfering in each other's internal affairs.
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Tuesday, the Warriors got a hell of a lot smarter, a hell of a lot tougher, and infinitely better.
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Peristere does his best to re-establish the series’ rhythms before all watery hell breaks loose.
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Now the menu item being added is online activity.
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The concise menu, by Dutch chef Karin Gaasterland, skews Moroccan-French.
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Both O’Flynn and Rhys have had spotlight episodes so far this season, but will Emmys voters see the pathos and creativity behind the laughs and frights?
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Copyright 2025, all frights reserved.
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“Mess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mess. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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