1
as in to confuse
to fail to differentiate (a thing) from something similar or related
you've mixed piety up with pietism
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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
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as in mistake
an instance of confusion
there was a mix-up at the airport and our luggage was accidentally sent to Ohio
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Recent Examples of mix (up)
Jenna Anderson, Health, 3 Sep. 2025
While many users found the mix-up hilarious, others piled on with unkind remarks about her size and appearance.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The mix-up would cost critical minutes as Maria fought to save her mother’s life.
—Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2025
But later that night, the movie takes a dark, abrupt turn Tess suspects there’s something far more sinister lurking in this house than a simple booking mix-up.
—Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Due to a dressing mix-up, the salads may contain undeclared sesame and soy allergens.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 3 Sep. 2025
While many users found the mix-up hilarious, others piled on with unkind remarks about her size and appearance.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The mix-up would cost critical minutes as Maria fought to save her mother’s life.
—Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2025
But later that night, the movie takes a dark, abrupt turn Tess suspects there’s something far more sinister lurking in this house than a simple booking mix-up.
—Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mix (up)
Verb
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Maybe Aer Lingus got confused when refunding your ticket.—
Christopher Elliott,
Mercury News,
20 Sep. 2025
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That would be Black Rabbit, not to be confused with another Netflix original drama, Black Doves.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Additionally, pollution accumulation and vessel noise disrupt their echolocation abilities, making hunting increasingly difficult.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Free of sulfates, fragrances, and dyes, the Gentle Hydrating Shampoo & Conditioner won’t disrupt your scalp’s barrier.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But Trump has seemed to suggest that the drone incident may have been a mistake.—
Michelle Stoddart,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
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Consumer Behavior Supports Continued Innovation One of leaders’ biggest mistakes during volatile periods is assuming all consumer behavior changes negatively.—
Talbott Roche,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Gakpo is deeper, and Wirtz pushes forward as the central member of Liverpool’s forward line, while Ekitike shuffles across as the left of the trio.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Declining enrollment means the district may need to shuffle schools, students, or teachers to ensure each school is well attended, and the student-teacher ratios are well-balanced.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Initial confusion about the number of suspects has been clarified through security footage analysis, helping authorities provide accurate information to the public.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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There was some confusion about whether the recommendation approved Friday sought to require those seeking COVID vaccination to have conversations with medical professionals about the risks and benefits involved before rolling up their sleeves.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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If a person’s disability is disturbing or harming other residents, allowing that disturbance to continue could be an unreasonable accommodation and therefore not protected by Fair Housing laws.—
Kelly G. Richardson,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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These events, known as coronal mass ejections (CMEs), can disturb GPS signals, threaten astronauts, damage satellites and in extreme cases, even knock out power grids on the ground.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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There are fewer opportunities for foul-ups and mishandling between flights when there are fewer connections and layovers.—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
5 Mar. 2025
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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
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“Mix (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mix%20%28up%29. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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