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as in jumbles
a state in which everything is out of order
things at the newly built school were all in a muddle on opening day
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as in confusions
a state of mental uncertainty
the new, supposedly improved forms simply put taxpayers in a bigger muddle
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as in varieties
an unorganized collection or mixture of various things
a muddle of old magazines piled on the shelves
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as in confuses
to throw into a state of mental uncertainty
a car shopper thoroughly muddled by too much well-meaning advice
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as in disrupts
to undo the proper order or arrangement of
some mischievous brat had muddled the household accounts
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Recent Examples of muddles
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
OpenAI muddles the message on if the government should guarantee chip financing.
—John Kell, Fortune, 29 July 2025
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
OpenAI muddles the message on if the government should guarantee chip financing.
—John Kell, Fortune, 29 July 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for muddles
Noun
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Arches and natural bridges sweep like buttresses from jumbles of rock, giving this landscape a mystical, cathedral-like quality.—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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Macaroons are chewy jumbles of coconut bound together with egg whites and sweetened condensed milk.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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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.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
14 Oct. 2025
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Look for resistant varieties when selecting tomato plants for the garden.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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Many varieties of yew, including English yew and Pacific yew, cause dangerous symptoms in dogs, such as difficulty breathing, seizures, tremors and even sudden death from heart failure.—
Amy DeYoung,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
Verb
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If a portal confuses you, call the provider, pharmacy or insurance plan directly using the number on your card or the official website.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
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The odor masks the scent of animals' preferred vegetables and confuses insect pests, including aphids, carrot flies, cabbage worms and loopers, spider mites, thrips, and Japanese beetles.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
3 May 2026
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Constant darkness disrupts time perception and the body’s circadian rhythms.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 May 2026
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That’s what disrupts society, more so than averages.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Noun
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Family road trips also create constant exposure to food crumbs, drink spills, pet hair, and everyday messes that are difficult to avoid on long drives.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 May 2026
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Tackling these chores on a regular basis can prevent messes from getting out of hand and reduce allergens.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
24 May 2026
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Over-the-counter pesticides and fogs will not do the job.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
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Barresi and Cuellar hold each other up with palpable tenderness, each one crafting a long, poignant arc from innocence through the fogs and thorns of experience.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
21 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The massive dataset generated by the platform allows retailers and brands to forecast demand, optimize product assortments and analyze physical consumer behavior in ways that were previously only possible through online shopping metrics.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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The company curates snack and pantry assortments for properties including the Fifth Avenue Hotel and the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, as well as corporate clients like OpenAI's New York office.—
Esha Chhabra,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
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“Muddles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muddles. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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