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noun

ˈməs

Definition of muss

as in mess

a state in which everything is out of order careful planning had eliminated most of the muss that usually accompanies a move to a new house

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verb

as in to disrupt

to undo the proper order or arrangement of the wind mussed up my hair

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Recent Examples of muss

Noun

Nineteen even-strength saves, five power-play saves, no muss, no fuss. — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 20 Apr. 2026 Related Articles Indulging in books and nooks No muss, no fuss houseplants? — The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2025

Verb

While the reserved pair are certainly happy, Francesca’s realization that their physical bond might not be up to snuff continues to haunt her, tipping into her emotional state, which continues to be mussed by John’s vivacious cousin Michaela (Masali Baduza). — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 26 Feb. 2026 The Meta boss appeared in a dark suit and gray tie, his signature chestnut curls slightly mussed, darting occasional nervous looks at the jury and the 20-year-old plaintiff, who sat in the courtroom gallery. — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for muss

Recent Examples of Synonyms for muss

Noun

Driver is the unreliable but well-intentioned brother/uncle who gets them into this sordid mess.

— Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 26 Sep. 2026
An aluminum core helps distribute heat evenly, while drip-free pouring rims help keep messes contained.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of mess

Verb

Baldwin alleged that decision was just one part of a pattern of disturbing prosecutorial abuses, including presenting false information to the grand jury, failing to disclose two firearms reports, and filing an unlawful gun enhancement.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026
But the death of Khamenei eliminated the regime’s paramount figure, disturbing the existing balance, and the war is systematically privileging the parts of the state responsible for survival over everything else.

— Ali Vaez, Foreign Affairs, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of disturb

Noun

But until then, Kyiv needs to get ahead of Moscow and stop its ability to wreak aerial havoc.

— Dmytro Kuleba, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2026
Thousands sheltered on Monday in evacuation centres in the Thai capital, parts of it still flooded after havoc brought by intense weekend rain, while swelling reservoirs in an eastern province triggered orders for more to leave their homes.

— Reuters, NBC news, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of havoc

Verb

The Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs — both gearing up for the playoffs during the final weekend of the regular Major League Baseball season — had to shuffle the schedule for their three-game series.

— Leah Willingham, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026
The longtime headquarters of CBS News’s most hallowed properties—60 Minutes and Inside Edition—was recently hollowed out in a Paramount acquisition that saw personalities and producers shuffled to a center across the street.

— Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of shuffle

Noun

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
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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