MUSS (UP) Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

muss (up)

verb

Definition of muss (up)

as in to mess (up)

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knit

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The hotel is managed by Auberge Collection, of Napa origins, whose hallmark is small- to medium-size hotels that feel knit into the look and culture of their surroundings.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026
Kiton A far cry from its prep-school cousins, Kiton’s take on the traditional cable knit blows up the proportions with more loosely entwined cords, making a statement with negative space—and a gutsy chartreuse color.

— Jon Roth, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2026

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