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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
Bethy Squires, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2025
Not only have buildings been destroyed, but underground, melted plastic and a slurry of ash and debris threaten to end up in the maze of pipes that transport fresh drinking water, contaminating the municipal water supply.
—Hannah Singleton, WIRED, 13 Jan. 2025
Who is better at maneuvering a large load through a maze, ants or humans?
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 7 Jan. 2025
By collecting cleanup costs through taxation, an ELT would eliminate the need to chase bankrupt companies or navigate a maze of shell corporations shielding executives from liability.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The Weeknd’s second maze at Halloween Horror Nights seems to confirm that this would be the final album under that persona.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2025
Not only have buildings been destroyed, but underground, melted plastic and a slurry of ash and debris threaten to end up in the maze of pipes that transport fresh drinking water, contaminating the municipal water supply.
—Hannah Singleton, WIRED, 13 Jan. 2025
Who is better at maneuvering a large load through a maze, ants or humans?
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 7 Jan. 2025
By collecting cleanup costs through taxation, an ELT would eliminate the need to chase bankrupt companies or navigate a maze of shell corporations shielding executives from liability.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maze
Noun
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Those familiar with Greek mythology know the story of Icarus, who was gifted a pair of wax wings in order to fly out of the labyrinth where he was imprisoned.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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See it Beneath a bustling city in Peru, an ancient labyrinth stretching thousands of feet has been uncovered, showcasing the architectural prowess of its creators.—
Stories by Real-Time news team, with AI summarization,
Miami Herald,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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This creates immense confusion about how we’re supposed to store and ship our online orders.—
Benjamin Adams,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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Here are three important steps that can make a difference: Simplify access to affordable internet programs: Right now, the USF includes several different programs to help people get connected, but they’re scattered across multiple agencies, creating confusion and frustration.—
Randy Ray,
Orlando Sentinel,
15 Jan. 2025
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Algorithm glitches are one facet of a dilemma that computer scientists and doctors have long acknowledged but that is starting to puzzle hospital executives and researchers: Artificial intelligence systems require consistent monitoring and staffing to put in place and to keep them working well.—
Darius Tahir | KFF Health News,
ABC News,
10 Jan. 2025
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What's more, the coverage gap puzzled people who often paid different amounts for the same drug from month to month, Cubanski said.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA TODAY,
8 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Tomorrow through Sunday, onshore winds will return, which will raise the humidity for the Los Angeles area and bring in some coastal fog and clouds.—
Stephanie Fuerte,
NBC News,
16 Jan. 2025
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Initially, Dury's comet hunting venture began close to home in Somerset but heavy mist and fog covered the Mendip Hills, so Dury was forced to head elsewhere.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
16 Jan. 2025
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Returning to a solely home console or handheld game system would be baffling (though handheld- or console-only variants like the Nintendo Switch Lite aren't out of the question as alternative models).—
Will Greenwald,
PCMAG,
16 Jan. 2025
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And like so many fans, Pomeroy is baffled by the CFP selection process.—
Jon Wilner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The diplomatic tangle was particularly complicated for Italy, which is a historic ally of Washington but maintains good relations with Tehran.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2025
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Letting the roast simmer for hours in a mixture of pickled jalapeño brine and fish sauce yields a fall-apart tangle of meat that’s wildly good on soft rolls or over piles of rice.—
Margaux Laskey,
New York Times,
30 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Evans believes a lack of planning is largely to blame for our productivity failures, and warns people not to confuse being busy with being productive.—
Barnaby Lashbrooke,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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Penn State’s receivers won’t be confused for an elite group, but tight end Tyler Warren is the top player in the country at that position, and the running back duo of Kaytron Allen and Nick Singleton is one of the nation’s best.—
Antonio Morales,
The Athletic,
9 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Many fans online seemed shocked and bewildered by her post asking for another natural disaster.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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Other creators named in the suit had quicker but equally bewildered responses.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Maze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maze. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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