1
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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2
as in meals
food eaten or prepared for eating at one time
a mess of oatmeal
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3
as in horrors
something unpleasant to look at
the car was a mess after the accident
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4
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 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
Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
For a vacuum that’s quiet in operation and capable of tackling messes on hard floors and medium-pile carpets, this is a great pick.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2025
Aluminum foil is the kitchen standard for preventing messes in the oven.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025
Its hot water function makes quick work of sticky messes on the floor (a godsend in my house, since my kids have taken to tipping plates with maple syrup onto the floor) and the steam cleaning setting easily clears deeper stains and eliminates odors.
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
The set includes a long stick for full-house cleans, a short handheld for smaller messes, a wall mount, and a convenient charging dock for quick grab-and-go sessions.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
The suction is powerful enough to handle everyday messes, and the anti-tangle technology helps remove all the pet hair.
—PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
Giana Levy, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
Noun
For larger messes, the stain-resistant rug is also machine-washable for quick and hassle-free maintenance.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
For a vacuum that’s quiet in operation and capable of tackling messes on hard floors and medium-pile carpets, this is a great pick.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2025
Aluminum foil is the kitchen standard for preventing messes in the oven.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025
Its hot water function makes quick work of sticky messes on the floor (a godsend in my house, since my kids have taken to tipping plates with maple syrup onto the floor) and the steam cleaning setting easily clears deeper stains and eliminates odors.
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
The set includes a long stick for full-house cleans, a short handheld for smaller messes, a wall mount, and a convenient charging dock for quick grab-and-go sessions.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
The suction is powerful enough to handle everyday messes, and the anti-tangle technology helps remove all the pet hair.
—PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
Somebody does something terrible and messes it up.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for messes
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Ray’s most chaotic photograms—jumbles that push out of the frame or look like time bombs ready to explode—find echoes in his films, projected on the back walls, a show in themselves.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
3 Oct. 2025
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On Veterans Day, many restaurants and businesses offer free meals and deals to active-duty military and veterans.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
11 Nov. 2025
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According to the documents, Maxwell has been receiving customized meals that have been personally delivered to her cell.—
Rebecca Beitsch,
The Hill,
10 Nov. 2025
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But Pluribus’ series premiere feels like a night of horrors that’s unending.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
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The foundation, established by an act of Congress under President Bill Clinton, is dedicated to reminding Americans about the horrors of communism.—
Sal Rodriguez,
Oc Register,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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But, at a moment when big narrative audio studios are shuttering, loads of people are being laid off and fewer documentary series are being made, this sentence really struck a nerve in the industry of folks who produce, write, edit and sound design longform narrative audio.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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That could mean co-locating with renewables, using batteries to extend solar availability, or making data centers flexible enough to shift heavy compute loads to periods of abundant clean power.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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This Ministry frequently interferes in employers’ decisions, instigates acts of discrimination by authorities and organizations, brings weight to bear on the organs of justice and even orchestrates propaganda campaigns in the media.—
Jonny Diamond,
Literary Hub,
10 Oct. 2025
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Bárbara, who can see the guests a few feet away, maintains a neutral expression on her face as Solène demands to be spoken to nicely, at which point Jess interferes and tells them to save it for later.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The protagonist's youth doesn't defang the story, as Silent Hill f wastes no time thrusting Hinako and her friends into their personal hells.—
Zackery Cuevas,
PC Magazine,
23 Sep. 2025
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All’s well that metal-as-hells well.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Kicking off the third quarter, McDonald's Snack Wraps returned to menus for the first time in nine years.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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Meanwhile, food aboard the International Space Station and the Tiangong leaves much to be desired, with the menus reading like something more suited to iron rations for a Round Britain yacht race than a decent meal.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Nov. 2025
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Baltimore picked up a win over the Minnesota Vikings as the team set its sights on the AFC North lead.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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That's when Ratliff shifted his sights on them.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Messes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/messes. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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