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)
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
Just don’t forget to use labels to identify contents quickly and ensure there are no mix-ups (quick-cook vs. old-fashioned grits can look mighty similar in a dimly lit kitchen).
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2025
Her Street Fighter 6 rendition may be a potential scrub killer due to her mix-up potential.
—Jeffrey L. Wilson, PCMAG, 23 Jan. 2025
The saga began back in November when Corgan appeared on the podcast and a mix-up by Mandel’s production team displayed a photo of Burr during his segment.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 22 Jan. 2025
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Woman Left Baffled By Job Interview Question By Darlin Tillery
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A job candidate's final interview question took an unexpected turn when a simple verbal mix-up led to an awkward spiral that may have cost her the position.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
Just don’t forget to use labels to identify contents quickly and ensure there are no mix-ups (quick-cook vs. old-fashioned grits can look mighty similar in a dimly lit kitchen).
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2025
Her Street Fighter 6 rendition may be a potential scrub killer due to her mix-up potential.
—Jeffrey L. Wilson, PCMAG, 23 Jan. 2025
The saga began back in November when Corgan appeared on the podcast and a mix-up by Mandel’s production team displayed a photo of Burr during his segment.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mix (up)
Verb
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This should not be confused as some kind of part-time mentoring role, like someone coming in to give a speech once in a while and then clearing off.—
Simon Johnson,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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Don't let the term air fryer confuse you: These things are pretty much just small convection ovens that use fans to circulate hot air around your food in order to cook it evenly and efficiently.—
Emily Farris,
Bon Appétit,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Lower serotonin levels can disrupt this process, leading to constipation.87 Ongoing stress can also affect the gut barrier and make your intestines more sensitive to bacteria.—
Brittany Dube,
Health,
8 Feb. 2025
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The ring around the camera module is a bit thick though and disrupted charging on my Qi charger on occasion, but not consistently.—
Julian Chokkattu,
WIRED,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Expert instructors will teach you how to get started, practical uses, tips for effective prompt-writing, and mistakes to avoid.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
15 Feb. 2025
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Small mistakes, such as errors in Social Security numbers, income information, or deductions, can prompt the IRS to conduct a review, resulting in processing holdups.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Smaller breeds take the field in the first quarter, and the lineup shuffles to play the larger breeds in the fourth quarter.—
Emma Bowman,
NPR,
8 Feb. 2025
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Some of that work has been controversial, like Gov. Jeff Landry's sudden moves to shuffle homeless people out from prime downtown locations.—
Chelsea Brasted,
Axios,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Several riders crashed in the subsequent confusion.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN,
8 Feb. 2025
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Regardless, its introduction caused confusion and fear among Palestinians.—
Christine Leuenberger,
The Conversation,
7 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The following story contains graphic language that may disturb some readers.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
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Warren called his sister and was disturbed by their short conversation.—
Johnny Dodd,
People.com,
15 Feb. 2025
Noun
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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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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
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“Mix (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mix%20%28up%29. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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