1
as in to confuse
to fail to differentiate (a thing) from something similar or related
you've mixed piety up with pietism
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to disrupt
to undo the proper order or arrangement of
in my rush I had mixed up the files and had to sort them out later
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in mistake
an instance of confusion
there was a mix-up at the airport and our luggage was accidentally sent to Ohio
Synonyms & Similar Words
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of mix (up)
Meredith G. White, The Arizona Republic, 3 Dec. 2024
This gave her an inkling that some kind of mix-up had occurred in omitting one of her daughters.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 25 Nov. 2024
In a relatable twist, some users even shared their own cringeworthy mix-ups.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
In the comments, people shared their reactions to the hilarious mix-up.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for mix (up) 
Noun
When a mix-up leads to a rumor about him being engaged to her daughter, the whole family jumps in to keep up the charade.
—Meredith G. White, The Arizona Republic, 3 Dec. 2024
This gave her an inkling that some kind of mix-up had occurred in omitting one of her daughters.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 25 Nov. 2024
In a relatable twist, some users even shared their own cringeworthy mix-ups.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
In the comments, people shared their reactions to the hilarious mix-up.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for mix (up)
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mix (up)
Verb
-
These tools blur the line between reality and fiction, which can confuse audiences, especially younger viewers.Gerui Wang, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
-
However, her version is not to be confused with the film’s official soundtrack.Angel Saunders, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Plus, certain top-tier or niche publications could see their brand value rise as AI disrupts the media landscape.Eleanor Hawkins, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
-
Then the pandemic hit, disrupting supply chains and sending prices inching up.Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
But getting the technology to follow open-ended commands reliably remains a challenge, with the risk that errors could translate into costly and hard-to-undo mistakes.Will Knight, WIRED, 11 Dec. 2024
-
Currency with mistakes can also be worth a lot, so be on the lookout for modern dimes without the S mark.Miguel Legoas, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
In other words, the 2023 offseason was the Celtics' last real shot to shuffle their supporting cast around Brown and Tatum.Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
-
In addition, both received the Order of the British Empire in different years (2003 and 2017, respectively), and some tabloid media are shuffling the possibility of their knighthood.Nuria Luis, Glamour, 4 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
The Steelers chose Terry Bradshaw, who could have solved their incessant quarterback confusion.Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 2 Dec. 2024
-
Common symptoms of listeriosis include fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions, sometimes preceded by diarrhea or other gastrointestinal symptoms.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Warmer waters as a result of climate change and krill harvesting could be disturbing traditional humpback feeding grounds, forcing whales to go farther and farther to find food.Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
-
One was arrested on suspicion of battery on a police officer and disturbing the public’s business, LAPD Sgt.David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
That foul-up then gets included in the series of questions and answers, causing the final answer to go askew.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 7 Sep. 2024
-
Many have faulted Cuba’s Stalinist bureaucratic centralization, but few critiques are as replete with concrete examples of foolishness and foul-ups.Richard Feinberg, Foreign Affairs, 1 Jan. 2012
Thesaurus Entries Near mix (up)
Cite this Entry
“Mix (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mix%20%28up%29. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share