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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
Gavin John, New York Times, 31 May 2025
America's Stonehenge Built more than 4,000 years ago, the maze of ancient standing stones known as America's Stonehenge in Salem is an accurate astronomical calendar used to track specific solar and lunar events.
—Stacey Zable, USA Today, 28 May 2025
Becoming a Producer: Agents need to find and engage clients, guide them through financial decisions and manage the endless maze of paperwork and regulations to close deals.
—Sam Henry, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
But Pennsylvania faces distinct challenges related to its electric grid – the maze of wires and generators – that drive both the growing demand for electricity and the limited supply.
—Hannah Wiseman, The Conversation, 21 May 2025
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Noun
The Mackenzie River Delta is a maze of lakes and waterways stretching hundreds of square miles.
—Gavin John, New York Times, 31 May 2025
America's Stonehenge Built more than 4,000 years ago, the maze of ancient standing stones known as America's Stonehenge in Salem is an accurate astronomical calendar used to track specific solar and lunar events.
—Stacey Zable, USA Today, 28 May 2025
Becoming a Producer: Agents need to find and engage clients, guide them through financial decisions and manage the endless maze of paperwork and regulations to close deals.
—Sam Henry, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
But Pennsylvania faces distinct challenges related to its electric grid – the maze of wires and generators – that drive both the growing demand for electricity and the limited supply.
—Hannah Wiseman, The Conversation, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maze
Noun
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The city’s extensive labyrinth of catacombs was nearby as well, underground ossuaries crammed full of the skeletal remains of millions of Parisians.—
Anelise Chen
June 3,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2025
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Infant formula is also highly regulated, presenting any new entrant with a labyrinth of hoops to jump through.—
Alisha Haridasani Gupta,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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Some of those who chose to evacuate didn’t do so promptly, and there was widespread confusion whether evacuation was necessary at all.—
Rong-Gong Lin II,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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Two recent scientific reviews performed by the British National Health Service and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services found little scientific support for the use of puberty blockers, hormone therapies, and surgery for youth with gender confusion.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
7 June 2025
Verb
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Poland said he’s been puzzled by Kennedy’s statements, too.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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The revelation sparked many more comments from people admitting they would be puzzled about how to pronounce it.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
1 June 2025
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The regulatory bias against 401(k) crypto may be lifting, but that doesn’t mean the fog has dissipated.—
Chris Carosa,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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The bartenders stop pouring, the light smears into a soft crimson fog.—
Jeff Weiss,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2025
Verb
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How Harry has changed under the influence of Meghan Markle has been baffling both to the royal family and beyond.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2025
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So, for the club to be entertaining flogging, the one man who has bucked that trend is baffling.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
Noun
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Taking inspiration from the CAR T-cell technology used to provide personalized cancer treatments, researchers have conducted a proof-of-concept study showing how similar compounds can precisely target protein tangles and plaques in the brain.—
Michael Franco,
New Atlas,
12 June 2025
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To get started, take care of the tangles throughout your hair strands.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
11 June 2025
Verb
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Elections and Certifications Don’t confuse a benefit or B corporation with a B Corp.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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The measures are set to take effect on Monday and have left many Haitians confused.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Ten years ago, the Kardashians’ floods of content bewildered us.—
M. J. Corey,
New Yorker,
24 May 2025
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Lee’s downfall initially bewildered those who knew and cared about him.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
21 May 2025
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“Maze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maze. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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