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as in daze
a state of mental confusion I was in such a muddle after the accident that I didn't know where I was

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verb

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Recent Examples of muddle
Noun
Microsoft is stepping in to try to straighten up this muddle of conceptually similar, executionally different technologies with a new API called DirectSR (the SR is for Super Resolution). Ars Technica, 29 Feb. 2024 This strategic muddle is the focus of discussion in regional capitals, as well as in Moscow and Beijing. Brett McGurk, Foreign Affairs, 22 Jan. 2020
Verb
Simply muddle fresh mint into your glass, or garnish with a few sprigs for a simple but impactful finishing touch. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2025 Focus your energy there and not on the stuff that is perhaps muddling you. Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for muddle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for muddle
Noun
  • Instead, voters themselves are jumbles of competing and sometimes contradictory interests.
    Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 14 Feb. 2025
  • Baker also leads the orchestra, which sounds grand — although the sound in the arts center’s Pugh Theater often left musicians, lead singers and chorus all at the same level, with actors speaking over all of it at the same time to create a sonic jumble.
    Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • However, since the start of 2025, there has been confusion among many in college mental health about how to comply with the intentions of the federal government.
    Eric Wood, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
  • The bill would directly conflict with federal law, opening the door for homeowners to face confusion regarding what is permitted.
    Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Their tech lets clothing companies show off a wide variety of sizes and styles—and for a whole lot cheaper.
    Alexandra York, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
  • Houston, which was devastated by Hurricane Harvey in 2017, bounced back more quickly than expected because its economy was split among a wide variety of industries, including health care, aerospace, shipping, manufacturing and technology.
    Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Rob Lowe was recently confused for another celebrity during a Hollywood bus tour.
    Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 18 Apr. 2025
  • For decades, audiences have confused the two for one another — a line that's gotten all the more blurry as the Grammy winner launched her acting career and the Emmy winner began singing in multiple projects, including her turn as Sally Bowles in the 2014 Broadway revival of Cabaret.
    Dave Quinn, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Behind the scenes there was no doubt other dreams were dashed and processes disrupted.
    Evan Clark, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Shearing emphasized that there are no true winners in a tariff war, as higher prices harm consumers and disrupt global supply chains.
    Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Brit, trying to find her footing after the mess Kenya unleashed, opens up to the group.
    Shelby Stewart, Essence, 14 Apr. 2025
  • If the mess is semi-solid, use a sturdy piece of cardboard, a paper plate, or another flat surface, as a scoop.
    Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • This week, ships on the River Clyde had to blare their horns in the haze.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2025
  • Weather conditions, though, are in the hands of Mother Nature — so hope for no rain, fog or haze that could negatively hinder the awesome view of the comet in the night.
    Skyler Caruso, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • In Warfare, the fog of war is both a literal and spiritual fact.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
  • On Friday at 12:37 a.m. the NWS Blacksburg VA released a dense fog advisory in effect until 8 a.m.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 Apr. 2025

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“Muddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muddle. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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