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)
Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026
An Olympic official said there was a mix-up with Valieva's grandfather's heart medication.
—Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
And unfortunately, a mix-up happened.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 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
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Noun
But the mix-up also could have occurred in April 2025, when an embryo was implanted into Score at the clinic, Hatfield added.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026
An Olympic official said there was a mix-up with Valieva's grandfather's heart medication.
—Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
And unfortunately, a mix-up happened.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mix (up)
Verb
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In the fall of 2023, Yanxiao joined Tsinghua University, where his research confused professors who were accustomed to more conventional disciplinary lines.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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But the notice sent last spring was so vague and confusing that few people used it to object.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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Just one week ago, a report hypothesizing on how AI could disrupt the economy sent the Dow tumbling by more than 800 points.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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Maneuvering and hypersonic considerations Iran’s reported hypersonic designs, like the Fattah missile, focus less on speed and more on terminal maneuvering to disrupt tracking.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The back line — still reeling from the departure of center back Adilson Malanda this offseason — shored up its mistakes and stood tall.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Mar. 2026
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The third mistake involves process.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Knuckles is headed to Houston as the Detroit Lions shuffle the deck on offense.—
Christian Romo,
Freep.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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What supports will schools offer to students who are emotionally impacted by this sudden disruption, especially those who have already been shuffled around multiple times?—
Randy Ribay,
Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2026
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While most associations have not encountered this situation to date, being informed and prepared will help prevent confusion, protect resident privacy, and reduce legal risk.—
Peter S. Sachs,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2026
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Some users have voiced anger at how the situation was handled, claiming that either Kalshi’s rules should have been communicated more clearly, or that its markets should have been more narrowly worded to avoid confusion.—
Terrence O'Brien,
The Verge,
1 Mar. 2026
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The executions had shaken many Manbij residents, but others—disturbed by the crime and disorder—were grateful that someone was finally willing to take a stand.—
Anand Gopal,
New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2026
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New weed seeds will likely sprout, especially if the soil is disturbed.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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Quite what the foul-up in the technology was is unclear, but TNT’s decision-makers were apparently confident that having people on completely different sides of the world wouldn’t be a problem.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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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
Cite this Entry
“Mix (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mix%20%28up%29. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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