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as in labyrinth
a confusing and complicated arrangement of passages
the mansion had a beautifully landscaped maze that was constructed of tall cypresses
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as in confusion
chiefly dialect
a state of mental uncertainty
she's been walking around in a maze ever since her husband walked out on her
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as in to puzzle
to throw into a state of mental uncertainty
I'm completely mazed by the multitude of plans for health insurance
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Recent Examples of maze
Matt Donnelly, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
The three boats were almost home, sailing the last few dozen miles before disappearing into Maine’s unchartable maze of inlets and bays.
—Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 17 Mar. 2026
North Korean teams typically rely on a maze of Chinese networks to launder it, according to industry reports.
—Lisa Cavazuti, NBC news, 15 Mar. 2026
Okanarama game hall has over 100 arcade games, virtual reality activities, a mirror maze, and an escape room.
—Kinsey Gidick, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The film is based on a viral conceit about a digital maze that exists outside of reality.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
The three boats were almost home, sailing the last few dozen miles before disappearing into Maine’s unchartable maze of inlets and bays.
—Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 17 Mar. 2026
North Korean teams typically rely on a maze of Chinese networks to launder it, according to industry reports.
—Lisa Cavazuti, NBC news, 15 Mar. 2026
Okanarama game hall has over 100 arcade games, virtual reality activities, a mirror maze, and an escape room.
—Kinsey Gidick, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maze
Noun
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One floor underground is a labyrinth of snazzy, high-tech equipment designed to bio-hack, educate and optimize performance.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Navigating higher education can often feel like a labyrinth.—
Justin Williams,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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If any paperwork is involved, prepare it beforehand to skip mid-discussion confusion.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
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However, cage announcer Bruce Buffer caused confusion by reading the scores incorrectly, announcing totals that favored Fortune’s opponent.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But even as Roeder puzzled publicly over the future, Neurosis’ second life was slowly beginning with him.—
Grayson Haver Currin,
Pitchfork,
26 Mar. 2026
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The remains of these unknown creatures often puzzled their discoverers.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In cases of near-zero visibility due to dense fog, initiate your hazard lights and locate a secure spot, such as a nearby business parking area, to pull over and come to a halt.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
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The agency warns that glare, fog and choppy water can make small craft hard to spot.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This inversion explains a host of baffling political and cultural phenomena of late.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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On Sunday, Roan responded on Instagram, seemingly baffled by the swirling controversy.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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But every week could bring a new philosophical-technical tangle.—
Eric Boodman,
Vulture,
25 Mar. 2026
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Florida’s chances of winning a mid-January game at Vanderbilt were slipping when video coordinator Nolan Crist spotted an on-court tangle.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This device is a high-tech centrifuge that simulates microgravity by spinning vials with samples around two axes, effectively confusing the cells inside as to their position in space.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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In addition, DraftKings argues that consumers aren’t confused by DraftKings’ use of March Madness.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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There aren’t many ways to earn a club’s first win better than bewildering the league’s defending champions at their place.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
26 Mar. 2026
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Now, many millions of Americans are bewildered by events.—
David French,
Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Maze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maze. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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