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Recent Examples of mix (up)
Noun
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 On that note, the action resets to neutral once a team member dies to avoid the incoming fight getting caught in a mix-up attack, like in Dragon Ball FighterZ. Assist Breakers, moves that call in an assist character to free your point character from a combo string, also reverse the tide of attack. PC Magazine, 9 Aug. 2025 Director Nisha Ganatra jollies it along, with editor Eleanor Infante making as much rhythmic sense of the mix-ups and physical craziness as possible. Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mix (up)
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mix (up)
Verb
  • Yes, God confuses the language and scatters everyone, thereby creating linguistic and cultural diversity.
    John Fugelsang September 12, Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
  • At one point, O’Steen was confused by a question, and the resulting back-and-forth was reminiscent of an Abbott and Costello repartee.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Additionally, pollution accumulation and vessel noise disrupt their echolocation abilities, making hunting increasingly difficult.
    Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Free of sulfates, fragrances, and dyes, the Gentle Hydrating Shampoo & Conditioner won’t disrupt your scalp’s barrier.
    Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • But Trump has seemed to suggest that the drone incident may have been a mistake.
    Michelle Stoddart, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Consumer Behavior Supports Continued Innovation One of leaders’ biggest mistakes during volatile periods is assuming all consumer behavior changes negatively.
    Talbott Roche, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Gakpo is deeper, and Wirtz pushes forward as the central member of Liverpool’s forward line, while Ekitike shuffles across as the left of the trio.
    Mark Carey, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Declining enrollment means the district may need to shuffle schools, students, or teachers to ensure each school is well attended, and the student-teacher ratios are well-balanced.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The 30-hour search for a suspect Across the country, the killing of the prominent political figure and media personality – the latest in a string of political violence incidents – had sowed shock and confusion.
    Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2025
  • In one notable instance, antipathy toward business has led to confusion and unnecessary tension.
    Kerry Jackson, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • There’s a certain freedom not having social media available from your app launcher, knowing you won’t get disturbed on this device, but are still able to sit back with a good book, some light jazz, and… not much else.
    Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Unfollow accounts that regularly share disturbing images.
    Annie Margaret, The Conversation, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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 17 Sep. 2025.

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