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as in havoc
a state in which everything is out of order
the bachelor party had left the house in a total mess
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as in meal
food eaten or prepared for eating at one time
a mess of oatmeal
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as in loads
a considerable amount
an unexpected Super Bowl loss that unleashed a whole mess of finger-pointing and second-guessing
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as in to interfere
to interest oneself in what is not one's concern
please don't mess with me while I'm trying to concentrate
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2024
Daniel Jones is a mess, and the Giants need to move on and draft a quarterback in the first round next April.
—Jesse Reed, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Jay Caspian Kang, The New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2024
Radish Few edibles mature as quickly as radishes, and a faster turnaround lessens the time lazy gardeners have to mess things up and accidentally murder a plant.
—Katie Boué, Outside Online, 5 Aug. 2024
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Noun
Labour has repeatedly said the Conservatives have left finances in a mess and has trailed tax-raising measures in recent weeks.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2024
Daniel Jones is a mess, and the Giants need to move on and draft a quarterback in the first round next April.
—Jesse Reed, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Verb
On the Democratic side, there’s an energized, good feeling about Campaign Kamala—to a degree not felt, on a Presidential level, since Barack Obama’s last race—and nobody wants to mess that up with debates about policy.
—Jay Caspian Kang, The New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2024
Radish Few edibles mature as quickly as radishes, and a faster turnaround lessens the time lazy gardeners have to mess things up and accidentally murder a plant.
—Katie Boué, Outside Online, 5 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mess
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Forecasters said the storm could cause dangerous surf and riptides across the whole Gulf region in the coming days, after causing havoc in Cuba where millions are still without power.Patrick Smith, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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The renowned killer known as the Baba Yaga returned to wreak more violent havoc for three more movies: 2017's John Wick: Chapter 2, 2019's John Wick: Chapter 3 — Parabellum, and 2023's John Wick: Chapter 4.Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Their work, from distributing essentials to providing hot meals, shows the power of community.Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Some will suggest a light meal of fruits or lean protein an hour ahead of a race while others will advise loading up on pasta the night before.Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
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Oz treats both literal and figurative families as either responsibilities to be resented or props to be arranged for his benefit; The Penguin ends with Oz, his goal finally in sight, re-creating those cycles of violence and outdoing his own brutality.Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2024
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All are Democrats, with nary a Republican in sight.Thomas Elias, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Say no to temptation and to those trying to slow you down or interfere in your personal life.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Raffensperger has previously accused Russia of attempting to interfere in the state’s elections, including through the use of videos with disinformation about election integrity.Yash Roy, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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Picking up on the slight indications of a crush with a teenager’s inimitable attunement, Elsa makes her sister’s life hell, teasing her about her love of Gennaro until Dede is crying in a fetal position in her room.Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2024
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And if she's elected, based on your advice, everything goes to hell at home and abroad.ABC News, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2024
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Disneyland adds a few new surprises this Christmas holiday season Many of the most scrumptious looking items on the holiday menu are plays on popular dishes already beloved by Disneylanders.Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 7 Nov. 2024
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Starbucks announced its holiday menu will return for 2024 on Thursday, Nov. 7.Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Those less inclined to endure frights can enjoy the season with art-making, science experiments and corn mazes.Domenica Bongiovanni, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Oct. 2024
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Halloween Hoopla is the place to be for family-friendly frights and delights.Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2024
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Who pays for a replacement roof often comes down to who has more bargaining power, and the inability to obtain insurance coverage has the potential to kill deals, agents report.Aldo Svaldi, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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In today’s deal, North’s leap to four hearts is preemptive, and West doubles that outrage with his 23 high-card points.Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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“Mess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mess. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.
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