muddles 1 of 2

plural of muddle
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muddles

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verb

present tense third-person singular of muddle
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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of muddles
Verb
But the Royals and Guardians play each other this week, which muddles up the math a little bit (especially if Kansas City wins the series and hops the Guardians for second place). Christian Romo, Freep.com, 10 Sep. 2025 Relying on such sources is misleading and muddles the comparison with Chicago, which has better public transit than Philadelphia. Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for muddles
Verb
  • Typically caused by a sensitive immune system — which confuses innocuous bacteria for harmful pathogens — symptoms include fever, fatigue, abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, loss of appetite and weight loss, anemia, skin changes, arthritis and more.
    Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
  • The disinformation pushed by these types of influencers confuses audiences, leaves them less informed, and erodes trust in actual journalism.
    Taylor Lorenz, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Once Hughes plays the ball towards Lacroix, Mateta (red) disrupts City’s central zonal defender, Ruben Dias, and the rest of the Palace attackers diverge towards different zones inside the penalty area.
    Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
  • What Happens Next As AI disrupts the hiring process across different industries, Thompson anticipates more companies could pull back on hiring altogether.
    Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Bissell Featherweight Cordless Stick Vacuum The vacuum also converts into a handheld device, which is a total game changer for cleaning above-floor messes, couch cushions, baseboards, and spots where my apartment loves to collect dust bunnies.
    Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Paper towels leave behind fibers, so save those for sopping up messes.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • And because the team has gathered genetic material from coral that appear more resistant to heat and stress, their efforts are designed to reproduce hardier varieties.
    John Otis, NPR, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Overwintering cold-sensitive bulbs such as dahlias, cannas, and gladiolus is a smart way to save money, preserve your favorite varieties, and even grow bigger blooms the following summer.
    Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • One case that still baffles is the macabre story of Virginia McCullough, who killed her parents for their money – and then lived with their bodies for four years.
    KC Baker, People.com, 15 Aug. 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
  • Because global air travel shuffles millions of people around the world daily, an outbreak of a very contagious disease anywhere can become a threat everywhere.
    Amy E. Stambach, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • It Game Small but luxe, this velvet jewelry box neatly organizes rings, earrings, and necklaces—without the tangles.
    Malia Griggs, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2025
  • First crafted during the Industrial Revolution, this iconic nylon-and-boar bristle brush glides through tangles while distributing natural oils.
    Jenny Berg, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Our role as a retailer is to translate these shifts into experiences and assortments that resonate with how our customers live, work and express themselves.
    Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Fiddelke faces significant challenges—revamping product assortments, enhancing stores, and upgrading technology to compete against Amazon, Walmart, and Costco.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025

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“Muddles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muddles. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

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