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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
Bryan West, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
And some experts say there is a case to be made for streamlining the confusing maze of financial regulators where some duties overlap.
—Matt Egan, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
Organizations now have to navigate a maze of overlapping standards, such as NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171 and the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), which all have slight variations.
—Rizwan Jan, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Construction costs are high, and developers need to navigate a maze of zoning laws and antiquated lease agreements to get projects off the ground because malls aren’t typically zoned for multifamily developments.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
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An Ohio corn maze dubbed the Field of (Wildest) Dreams.
—Bryan West, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
And some experts say there is a case to be made for streamlining the confusing maze of financial regulators where some duties overlap.
—Matt Egan, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
Organizations now have to navigate a maze of overlapping standards, such as NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171 and the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), which all have slight variations.
—Rizwan Jan, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Construction costs are high, and developers need to navigate a maze of zoning laws and antiquated lease agreements to get projects off the ground because malls aren’t typically zoned for multifamily developments.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maze
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Mazes and labyrinths have been around for thousands of years.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2024
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Advertisement Also wading through the bureaucratic labyrinth was Dalal Al-Sumah.Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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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
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Meanwhile, there are, of course reasons why the fog might smell of chemicals.Emma Woollacott, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Felsenthal had already made some clear-sky sea paintings by the time the fog rolled in on that July day in Pleasant Bay.Grace Edquist, Vogue, 8 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
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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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Health insurance can involve a tangle of limitations due to provider networks, medical necessity rules and preauthorization requirements.Jay Feinman, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2025
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Struggling to keep track of a tangle of chargers while flying?Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2025
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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
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The animals are nervous, exhausted, aggressive and bewildered by this alarming change to their routine.Dennis Harvey, Variety, 8 Jan. 2025
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His childhood friends from Thunder Bay and his teammates on the Canadian national team seemed bewildered by the charges against him.Jesse Hyde, Rolling Stone, 4 Jan. 2025
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“Maze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maze. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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