mix up

Example Sentences

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Stier wanted there to be six stand-up sets, mirroring other comedy shows like Shannon Cloud’s, but he wanted to mix up the flow with breaks between the sets.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Lynsey says you should angle bowls downwards so they don't collect water and mix up your cutlery so spoons don't nest together.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

It may omit relevant information while summarizing, mix up who is speaking and misinterpret context—such as missing nonverbal cues.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

"The responsible culprits tried to mix up substandard net with qualified nets so as to cheat inspection and law enforcement agencies," Lee said, calling the suspects "evil".

From Barron's • Dec. 2, 2025

“I was able to mix up two of the salad dressings, but I didn’t have time to get to the ranch yet...”

From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden