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mix up

[miks-uhp] / ˈmɪksˌʌp /
VERB
confuse
Synonyms
WEAK
addle befuddle bewilder confound derange disorder disorganize disrupt distract disturb dizzy fluster foul up jumble mess up mistake muddle perplex puzzle snafu upset
Antonyms
WEAK
clear up explain explicate
NOUN
confusion, misunderstanding
Synonyms
STRONG
botch chaos commotion disorder jumble mess mistake muddle shambles tangle turmoil
Antonyms
STRONG
calm harmony order organization peace quiet system
WEAK
understanding
mix-up
NOUN
confusion, misunderstanding
Synonyms
STRONG
botch chaos commotion disorder jumble mess mistake muddle shambles tangle turmoil
Antonyms
STRONG
calm harmony order organization peace quiet system
WEAK
understanding

Example Sentences

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There was another mix-up at the connecting train station.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

United Airlines helped re-route Calderón to Nicaragua — and the airline did bump up his seat to first class to make up for the mix-up.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026

Labuschagne was run out for 37 in a mix-up with Alex Carey.

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026

When asked to comment on the apparent mix-up, a Groq spokesperson referred to the company’s blog post, which they said “includes the factual terms of the agreement.”

From MarketWatch • Dec. 24, 2025

Father had had a good chuckle over the mix-up and Richard Parker s name had stuck.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel