Synonyms of mix-ups

mix-ups

noun

plural of mix-up

as in mistakes

an instance of confusion

there was a mix-up at the airport and our luggage was accidentally sent to Ohio

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mistakes
• confusions
• fumbles
• foul-ups
• faults
• blunders
• messes
• errors
• inaccuracies
• miscues
• bungles
• missteps
• botches
• flubs
• bobbles
• slipups
• goofs
• oversights
• jumbles
• lapses
• disorders
• stumbles
• disorganizations
• slips
• disarrangements
• shambles
• chaoses
• muddles
• hashes
• disarrays

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of mix-ups

In the following days, election officials ensured voters that the mix-ups did not compromise the results. — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 7 Aug. 2026

This complicated story of mix-ups and mishaps at sea will be accompanied by the pianist and organist Ben Model, who will share keyboard duties with Makia Matsumura throughout the festival. — Tim Page, The Washington Examiner, 25 July 2026

Most complaints concern shipping delays or order mix-ups, but the brand has addressed most of them. — Nicole Hernandez, USA Today, 21 July 2026

Customers reported wrong items, strange quantities and other order mix-ups. — 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