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messed

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verb

past tense of mess

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for messed
Adjective
  • Doing the work of changing AI systems to respond to the White House executive order will be messy, said technologist Sahota, because where lines are drawn, and why, can initiate all sorts of political and cultural firestorms.
    Bobby Allyn, NPR, 23 July 2025
  • Bringing life and personality into your home is essential for the messy girl vibe.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2025
Verb
  • The match ended in controversy when Roman Reigns interfered.
    Andrew Ravens‎, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Dom was spared yet another pinfall loss when the Judgment Day interfered, forcing a disqualification.
    Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • His lifestyle became chaotic and dangerous, riddled with violence and crime.
    Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 July 2025
  • Things got a little chaotic and dangerous when a rogue wheel momentarily became the star of a monster truck show.
    Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 26 July 2025
Adjective
  • The moment of truth arrived when Adams FaceTimed Phillips— initially confused and skeptical about her whereabouts.
    Ashley Vega, People.com, 25 July 2025
  • Ferguson said teammates are more confused than upset.
    Tim Graham, New York Times, 24 July 2025
Verb
  • The clip poked fun at photos from the couple's recent cover shoot for Interview magazine.
    Catherine Santino, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
  • The muzzle of a hunting rifle poked out from the back seat, and a water bottle on the front console was filled with the brown swill of chewing tobacco.
    Jonathan Blitzer, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • But instead of looking shapeless or sloppy, Klum proves this formula can be quite modern and stylish when done with classic basics like a white shirt and jeans.
    Emma Mehl, Glamour, 23 July 2025
  • His hair’s not looking all sloppy in the morning anymore.
    Alyssa Cooper July 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2025
Adjective
  • Indeed, the trio looked filthy, and one even had a red, watery eye.
    Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
  • Sharp has long been one of New York’s filthiest comedians.
    Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 22 July 2025
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“Messed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/messed. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.

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