as in mistakes
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-ups
Customers reported wrong items, strange quantities and other order mix-ups.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
The reason for this is because a strong energy is building up before tomorrow’s Full Moon, which can distract you or cause mix-ups in communications and transportation.
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Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
30 Apr. 2026
Label each basket clearly to avoid any mix-ups; consider clip-on labels for fabric baskets or labeling the shelf for quick and easy identification.
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Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2026
With the twins often side by side — sometimes even dressed the same for work as physician assistant injectors — the mix-ups can feel inevitable.
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Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
19 Apr. 2026
Patience demonstrates care and prevents avoidable mix-ups.
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Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Mar. 2026
Keeping track of household spending and other bills helps avoid late payments and mix-ups.
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Malana Vantyler,
Sacbee.com,
23 Feb. 2026
Lawmakers and courts must investigate these mix-ups not just as individual negligence, but as a failure of the institution to provide the necessary safeguards for their staff and patients.
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Robert Travieso,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Jan. 2026
Despite their compact size, the tags display information openly to prevent luggage mix-ups, and their metal construction draws the eye.
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Danielle Calma,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2026
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
The reason for this is because a strong energy is building up before tomorrow’s Full Moon, which can distract you or cause mix-ups in communications and transportation.
—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
30 Apr. 2026
Label each basket clearly to avoid any mix-ups; consider clip-on labels for fabric baskets or labeling the shelf for quick and easy identification.
—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2026
With the twins often side by side — sometimes even dressed the same for work as physician assistant injectors — the mix-ups can feel inevitable.
—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
19 Apr. 2026
Patience demonstrates care and prevents avoidable mix-ups.
—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Mar. 2026
Keeping track of household spending and other bills helps avoid late payments and mix-ups.
—
Malana Vantyler,
Sacbee.com,
23 Feb. 2026
Lawmakers and courts must investigate these mix-ups not just as individual negligence, but as a failure of the institution to provide the necessary safeguards for their staff and patients.
—
Robert Travieso,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Jan. 2026
Despite their compact size, the tags display information openly to prevent luggage mix-ups, and their metal construction draws the eye.
—
Danielle Calma,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mix-ups
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The team's mistakes cost the players early on when Germany scored in the 2nd minute to earn the lead.
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Sure, a lot of the mistakes or poor moments in defense can be waved away by recognizing that most of the team’s best defenders were sitting on the bench when the Turks wheeled away in delight with Ayhan’s goal.
Noun
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Before the Lost Weekend, John and Yoko had their New York Year — turning their personal confusions into beautifully vivid moments of rage and pain.
Noun
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In the games so far, there have been quite a few fumbles and an apparent slackness of mind and limb.
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Despite a record-flirting sack season and excellent production against the run in 2025, the Broncos tied for the second-fewest fumbles recovered of any NFL defense last year.
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“Mix-ups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mix-ups. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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