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
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
  • And so an urban tunnel not only blocks some satellites, but confuses the listeners as to which are direct or reflected signals.
    Steve Tengler, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Incomplete or inconsistent data disrupts workflows and triggers irrelevant follow-ups.
    Al Sefati, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • And there’s the impact of climate change itself, which disrupts seasonal temperature change routines.
    Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Foot traffic, eating, and the little messes of daily life leave the floors in these spaces dirtier than in other areas of the home.
    Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Droves of Amazon shoppers swear by the iWoly C150 Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner, a lightweight, easy-to-maneuver device that handles floor-to-ceiling messes.
    Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The Rivelia uses Bean Switch technology to let users swap between coffee varieties in seconds, while the Eletta Explore offers over 50 recipes at the touch of a button, including hot espresso, lattes, cappuccinos and cold brew.
    Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
  • By adopting organic, low-yield farming methods and the use of both local and international grape varieties such as Garnacha Tinta and Cabernet Franc, Albarrán and Bourdais hope to rescue this regional know-how and put Matarraña back on the global wine map.
    Siobhan Reid, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 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
  • 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
  • With Noni Madueke doubled up on out wide, Zubimendi shuffles backwards to receive the pass, and then fires a pass into Martin Odegaard, breaking the first two lines of the opposition’s 4-4-2 defensive block.
    Thom Harris, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • English also says that protective or tight styles can also lead to matting if left in too long, by compacting tangles at the base.
    Grace McCarty, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Peralta leaders had kicked around the idea for years but avoided discussing it in concrete terms, with bureaucratic tangles often getting in the way.
    Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 23 Aug. 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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