as in mistakes
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-ups
The reason for this is because a strong energy is building up before tomorrow’s Full Moon, which can distract you or cause mix-ups in communications and transportation.
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Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
Label each basket clearly to avoid any mix-ups; consider clip-on labels for fabric baskets or labeling the shelf for quick and easy identification.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
With the twins often side by side — sometimes even dressed the same for work as physician assistant injectors — the mix-ups can feel inevitable.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
Patience demonstrates care and prevents avoidable mix-ups.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 17 Mar. 2026
Keeping track of household spending and other bills helps avoid late payments and mix-ups.
—Malana Vantyler, Sacbee.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Lawmakers and courts must investigate these mix-ups not just as individual negligence, but as a failure of the institution to provide the necessary safeguards for their staff and patients.
—Robert Travieso, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2026
Despite their compact size, the tags display information openly to prevent luggage mix-ups, and their metal construction draws the eye.
—Danielle Calma, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2026
And now everyone's clamoring for changes and mix-ups and quick fixes.
—Nick Suss, Nashville Tennessean, 13 Oct. 2025
Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
Label each basket clearly to avoid any mix-ups; consider clip-on labels for fabric baskets or labeling the shelf for quick and easy identification.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
With the twins often side by side — sometimes even dressed the same for work as physician assistant injectors — the mix-ups can feel inevitable.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
Patience demonstrates care and prevents avoidable mix-ups.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 17 Mar. 2026
Keeping track of household spending and other bills helps avoid late payments and mix-ups.
—Malana Vantyler, Sacbee.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Lawmakers and courts must investigate these mix-ups not just as individual negligence, but as a failure of the institution to provide the necessary safeguards for their staff and patients.
—Robert Travieso, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2026
Despite their compact size, the tags display information openly to prevent luggage mix-ups, and their metal construction draws the eye.
—Danielle Calma, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2026
And now everyone's clamoring for changes and mix-ups and quick fixes.
—Nick Suss, Nashville Tennessean, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mix-ups
Noun
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According to the San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters, mistakes can also be corrected by simply indicating the correction on your original ballot.—
Hector Amezcua,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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These mistakes can sometimes increase the record's value.—
Nina Derwin,
Martha Stewart,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Before the Lost Weekend, John and Yoko had their New York Year — turning their personal confusions into beautifully vivid moments of rage and pain.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Despite being moved around, Perkins consistently produced, leading the team in tackles for loss and forced fumbles in each of his three healthy seasons in Baton Rouge.—
Josh Kendall,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Had five interceptions for the Rockets over the past three seasons and also forced eight fumbles, including four in 2023 and three last year.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
23 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Mix-ups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mix-ups. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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