1
as in to confuse
to fail to differentiate (a thing) from something similar or related
you've mixed piety up with pietism
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2
as in to disrupt
to undo the proper order or arrangement of
in my rush I had mixed up the files and had to sort them out later
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as in mistake
an instance of confusion
there was a mix-up at the airport and our luggage was accidentally sent to Ohio
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Recent Examples of mix (up)
Jenna Anderson, Health, 3 Sep. 2025
While many users found the mix-up hilarious, others piled on with unkind remarks about her size and appearance.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The mix-up would cost critical minutes as Maria fought to save her mother’s life.
—Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2025
But later that night, the movie takes a dark, abrupt turn Tess suspects there’s something far more sinister lurking in this house than a simple booking mix-up.
—Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Due to a dressing mix-up, the salads may contain undeclared sesame and soy allergens.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 3 Sep. 2025
While many users found the mix-up hilarious, others piled on with unkind remarks about her size and appearance.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The mix-up would cost critical minutes as Maria fought to save her mother’s life.
—Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2025
But later that night, the movie takes a dark, abrupt turn Tess suspects there’s something far more sinister lurking in this house than a simple booking mix-up.
—Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mix (up)
Verb
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By bridging cutting-edge research with accessible, actionable advice, this book fills a critical gap in the menopause conversation — one that has left millions of women confused, underserved and unheard.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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Others commented on the eeriness of discovering unfamiliar images in one’s personal gallery and the realization of how default app settings can confuse or alarm users.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Saltwater seeps into gardens, storms batter homes, and flooding disrupts daily life.—
Feleti Penitala Teo,
Time,
22 Sep. 2025
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The hurricane in August 2005 also seriously disrupted the production of oil and shut down refineries in the Gulf of America.—
Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Learn from the loss, correct the mistakes and move forward.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
23 Sep. 2025
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Even his mistake for Damsgaard’s opener brought more of a stunned silence than exasperated groans or impulsive anger from the locals.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Companies react with token fixes, making small austerity cuts, shuffling around leadership, and rebranding business units.—
Daniel Schmeltz,
Fortune,
22 Sep. 2025
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One member of the group, Joel Wenhardt, from Southern California, shuffled to the piano and flopped down on the bench.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But this caused even more confusion.—
Mitch Moxley,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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But, investigators found there was too much confusion over the interpretation of the rule.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Leaf blowers of any kind may disturb wildlife habitat and contribute to soil erosion by removing organic matter and exposing the top layer of soil.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Sep. 2025
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Part of the controversy appears to have related to the fact that the carpet covered tile that, if disturbed, could expose children to asbestos.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There are fewer opportunities for foul-ups and mishandling between flights when there are fewer connections and layovers.—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
5 Mar. 2025
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That foul-up then gets included in the series of questions and answers, causing the final answer to go askew.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
7 Sep. 2024
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“Mix (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mix%20%28up%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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