mussed (up)

past tense of muss (up)

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knit
Verb
  • Boston felt small and tightly-knit, but Miami is a huge land of opportunity for fans eager to explore.
    Delia Rose Sauer, Miami Herald, 22 June 2026
  • Do like Kendall Jenner and pair it with a black tee and sweater slung over the shoulder—or like Daisy Edgar-Jones, and pair it with a pop of color, like a lightweight red knit for a dinner al fresco.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 17 June 2026
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“Mussed (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mussed%20%28up%29. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.

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