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as in rotten
having undergone organic breakdown
addled eggs found on a long abandoned hen's nest
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as in dazed
suffering from mental confusion
one of the more addled audience members confused Ghana with Guyana
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as in bewildered
to throw into a state of mental uncertainty
after slipping on the ice, Bethany was so addled that she left her groceries where they'd fallen
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Recent Examples of addled
Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 28 Sep. 2024
In the span of about a week, she’s become an icon for our addled times.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2024
Season 4 opens with a slap to the face, which involves the addled actions of slow horse agent River Cartwright’s (Jack Lowden) grandfather David (Jonathan Pryce) — a former MI5 figure with clout.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2024
Manipulated audio and visuals clips of Harris spread online
Social media users have also posted out-of-context or manipulated videos and audio clips that attempt to paint Harris as addled or rambling.
—Julia Ingram, CBS News, 23 July 2024
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Back at the Harris rally, Carvey came out as a squinting and addled Biden, talking in circles before Harris finally tried to push him off the stage.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 28 Sep. 2024
In the span of about a week, she’s become an icon for our addled times.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2024
Season 4 opens with a slap to the face, which involves the addled actions of slow horse agent River Cartwright’s (Jack Lowden) grandfather David (Jonathan Pryce) — a former MI5 figure with clout.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2024
Manipulated audio and visuals clips of Harris spread online
Social media users have also posted out-of-context or manipulated videos and audio clips that attempt to paint Harris as addled or rambling.
—Julia Ingram, CBS News, 23 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for addled
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The prospect of a weaker board comes in the context of the urgent need to deal with huge issues facing MPS, especially after the rotten year the school system has had in 2024.Alan J. Borsuk, Journal Sentinel, 27 Dec. 2024
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Just avoid adding rotten food to bokashi or worm bin composters because mold can throw off the composting process in indoor composting systems.Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Dec. 2024
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My father, dazed and grieving, seemed open to being enlisted in an expedition.Youmna Melhem Chamieh, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
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On defense, Kurtz recalled jumping up to intercept a pass and being popped by an IMG player on the way down, leaving him dazed and dizzy.Kenny Jacoby, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Yes, Sam Darnold looked bewildered against Detroit in the regular season finale, and that conjures all sorts of lingering doubts.Jordan Brenner, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore brought different weapons to this cute fight: bobcat Kilgore and otter Brie, both seeming a little bewildered by the powder that surrounded them today.NBC News, NBC News, 7 Jan. 2025
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The daughter of Palestinian immigrants to America, Arabella is both confused and demanding.Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2025
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Listen to this article Zach LaVine’s teammates are confused.Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025
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On the road:This confusing road sign warns of a hidden winter weather danger How much distracted driving increases during holidays and events Unable to view our graphics?Jim Sergent, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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Musk is already the most distracted CEO in the world, though, and his governmental role won’t make that better.Brad Templeton, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Her complaints of feeling dizzy and experiencing numbness in her limbs were put down to dehydration.Latoya Gayle, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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In an emotional retelling, Foxx remembers being dizzy, frustrated, and stubbornly resistant to both physical and mental therapy.Krystie Lee Yandoli, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Addled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addled. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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