1
as in stained
to make dirty
the sight of the standard, which had emerged from the battle mangled and mired, still stirred the soldiers' hearts
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as in trapped
to place in conflict or difficulties
the case has been mired in probate court for years
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Recent Examples of mired
Meanwhile, the Browns were mired in the disastrous results of their 2022 trade for quarterback Deshaun Watson, which cost Cleveland three future first-round picks.
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Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Every major opinion poll showed the longtime Democratic politician mired near the bottom of the pack, overshadowed by his flashier or wealthier rivals.
—Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
That round was mired in logistical problems that left thousands in Peru and abroad unable to cast ballots.
—ABC News, 1 June 2026
People get mired in all kinds of muck and yuck by the slop on social media.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
For decades, however, foreign tourists stayed away while Colombians stayed home because the country was mired in a guerrilla war and drug-cartel violence.
—John Otis, NPR, 30 May 2026
The Royals are mired at the bottom of the division.
—Jaylon Thompson
may 30, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2026
Down 8-1 in the bottom of the ninth inning to the New York Yankees on Friday, the A’s 2025 All-Star slugger walked to the plate mired in an 0-for-17 slump.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 30 May 2026
Others have been mired in gratuitous nostalgia (Obi-Wan Kenobi), left lost in the weeds with fan-favorite characters (Ahsoka), or a bad combination of both (The Book of Boba Fett).
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 25 May 2026
Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Every major opinion poll showed the longtime Democratic politician mired near the bottom of the pack, overshadowed by his flashier or wealthier rivals.
—Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
That round was mired in logistical problems that left thousands in Peru and abroad unable to cast ballots.
—ABC News, 1 June 2026
People get mired in all kinds of muck and yuck by the slop on social media.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
For decades, however, foreign tourists stayed away while Colombians stayed home because the country was mired in a guerrilla war and drug-cartel violence.
—John Otis, NPR, 30 May 2026
The Royals are mired at the bottom of the division.
—Jaylon Thompson
may 30, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2026
Down 8-1 in the bottom of the ninth inning to the New York Yankees on Friday, the A’s 2025 All-Star slugger walked to the plate mired in an 0-for-17 slump.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 30 May 2026
Others have been mired in gratuitous nostalgia (Obi-Wan Kenobi), left lost in the weeds with fan-favorite characters (Ahsoka), or a bad combination of both (The Book of Boba Fett).
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mired
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Not every paramilitary fighter is stained by the corruption of the Shia elite or implicated in spilling innocent blood in recent years.—
Nabil Salih,
Time,
26 May 2026
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Nobody can resist a saucy, savory sloppy joe, but you're bound to leave a sloppy joe meal with at least one article of clothing stained.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
22 May 2026
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Shakespeare’s comedies especially understand the joy of watching people get trapped in schemes and plots well beyond their control.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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The economy has been devastated, and many feel trapped between a government with no mercy and a future with no clear path forward.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Inside, boards blackened by smoke and sweat, the air sweet with cane and forgetting.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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Sepsis had left his skin peeling and his body blackened, including parts of his fingers, ears, lips and lower legs.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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There’s no doubt that the numerous scandals the former prince Andrew is embroiled in are not great for the British monarchy.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
31 May 2026
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After peaceful demonstrations were put down with lethal force, many opponents of military rule took up arms, and large parts of the country are now embroiled in conflict.—
Grant Peck,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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When stormwater dirtied by road runoff, failing septic tanks and fertilizer sullied crystal-clear rivers and lakes, and nobody cared.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Jan. 2026
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Garments can be dirtied again by the elements if air-dried outside.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Dec. 2025
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Representative Mike Collins and former football coach Derek Dooley are tangled in a bitter contest that’s headed to a runoff on June 16.—
Aidan McLaughlin,
Vanity Fair,
29 May 2026
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The Thunder’s history on May 28 is troubled and tangled.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
Verb
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This man is not to be messed with.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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This mash-up is not a dish to be messed with.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
17 May 2026
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Porter also may have muddied the waters with progressive supporters by wavering on positions like minimum wage increases, overtime for farmworkers and her support for single-payer health insurance, according to Lorena Gonzalez, president of the California Federation of Labor Unions.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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The opposing trades offer a perspective on what could be a make-or-break moment for the precious metal as geopolitics remain unpredictable and the interest-rate outlook gets muddied as well.—
Oliver Renick,
CNBC,
26 May 2026
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“Mired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mired. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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