be confused

Example Sentences

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Yet those who work around him say that shouldn’t be confused with apathy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

And at the waterfall, snails that could easily be confused for pebbles slowly trudged along algae-covered rocks as Semple Run flowed by.

From Slate • Apr. 27, 2026

More importantly, say medical experts, the studies may be confused by so-called confounding factors, meaning that there may be other factors at play.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 7, 2026

These should not be confused with regulated pharmaceutical drugs which can help with conditions like ADHD, narcolepsy and Alzheimer's disease and should only be taken with a diagnosed medical condition.

From BBC • Jan. 2, 2026

Papa seemed to be confused, wandered aimlessly for a few minutes, and then stood in front of a sign for a long time.

From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata