MESSES Synonyms: 314 Similar and Opposite Words

messes 1 of 2

noun

plural of mess

as in jumbles

a state in which everything is out of order the bachelor party had left the house in a total mess

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as in meals

food eaten or prepared for eating at one time a mess of oatmeal

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as in horrors

something unpleasant to look at the car was a mess after the accident

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visions

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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messes

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verb

present tense third-person singular of mess

as in interferes

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 messes

Noun

Between the powerful suction, automatic hair detangling, and extra tools for tackling stairs and stubborn messes, there’s plenty here for homes where shedding never seems to clock out. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026 The uptick in quality is largely connected to the box and the multidimensional chaos that peaked with the Jason-pocalypse that ended season one and has now spilled over into new worlds and new messes. — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026 Remove Any Stains Laminate countertops do stain if messes are left to sit for too long. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2026 Plus, don’t miss out on handy finds like this handheld vacuum that makes quick work of small messes in tight spaces and an insulated Yeti tumbler that keeps water cold all day long. — Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2026 One of its many messes was the expansion of the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements program, run by the Department of Homeland Security. — Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026 The Australian singer-songwriter seeks to strike a balance between life’s contradictions, desires and messes through raw lyrics, deceptively relaxed jangle rock and woozy folk-pop. — Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 To prevent excessive messes in your microwave, cover your food with a paper towel or a microwave-safe splatter guard. — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 29 Aug. 2026 The messes are bigger, and Joe’s mop and bucket just won’t cut it. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026

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Ships, like airplanes, are designed with fluid dynamics in mind, and biofoul seriously messes that up. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 23 June 2026 From pet hair to crumbs, this Shark handheld cordless vacuum cleaner can tackle messes large and small, thanks to strong suction and a self-cleaning brush that resists pet hair accumulation. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026 Like that series, this movie messes with your mind by taking full advantage of creepy backroom spaces. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 23 May 2026 When Kristi tells her this place messes with your mind, Mari tells her this is different. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026 But pollen also messes with sleep, ups the risk of sinus infections, causes people to miss school and work, and can pose more serious dangers. — Keerti Gopal, ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026 This rug can stand up to all your pets’ messes with its durable fibers that are easy to spot-clean. — Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026 The latter may be tied to iron deficiency from irregular periods, plus the drop in estrogen, which messes with the dopamine activity that regulates muscle control. — Erica Sloan, SELF, 24 Mar. 2026 Each has a meltdown worthy of a telenovela, messes with the crime scene and hours later the police are called. — Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2026

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Noun

Arches and natural bridges sweep like buttresses from jumbles of rock, giving this landscape a mystical, cathedral-like quality.

— Madison Chapman, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
Macaroons are chewy jumbles of coconut bound together with egg whites and sweetened condensed milk.

— Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026

Definition of jumbles

Noun

This local chain is one of the most reliably affordable meals in the LA area that also happens to be consistently delicious.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
Avocado, eggs, and whole-grain toast or beans with olive oil are examples of balanced meals for blood sugar control.

— Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2026

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That result shocked many Germans who had believed their country had developed an immunity to nationalism and assertions of racial superiority after confronting the horrors of its Nazi past through education and laws to prohibit persecution.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Sep. 2026
The horrors for women and girls are prevalent everywhere, Theron said, but her native South Africa is particularly devastated by it.

— Angelique Jackson, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of horrors

Verb

But as China’s 2018 detention of two Canadian citizens after Canada arrested a Huawei executive showed, the party readily interferes in the legal system when important interests are at stake.

— Mark Jia, Foreign Affairs, 7 Aug. 2026
Here’s when to watch and how to catch the best views before bright moonlight interferes.

— Julia Gomez, USA Today, 1 July 2026

Definition of interferes

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An episode of septicemia, with its hells and paradises, its nightmares and hallucinations, transforms Borges into a story writer.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026
The Avici hell is the lowest and most terrible level of the eight hot hells of Buddhism, where those who’ve committed serious crimes (like parricide) must face constant suffering.

— Regina Kim, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026

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The new tech can help with daily tasks like browsing restaurant menus, reading street signs, or describing scenery, according to RNIB.

— Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026
Restaurants like Arnaud’s or Galatoire’s in New Orleans frequently feature traditional Creole-style steak bordelaise loaded with garlic and butter on their menus.

— Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 22 Sep. 2026

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The occasion saw rivals chatting friendly while taking in the sights, including Mohan, seen deep in a conversation with Disney President and Chief Creative Officer Dana Walden.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 20 Sep. 2026
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— Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026