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as in rotten
having undergone organic breakdown
addled eggs found on a long abandoned hen's nest
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as in dazed
suffering from mental confusion
one of the more addled audience members confused Ghana with Guyana
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as in bewildered
to throw into a state of mental uncertainty
after slipping on the ice, Bethany was so addled that she left her groceries where they'd fallen
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Recent Examples of addled
Emma Specter, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2024
Season 4 opens with a slap to the face, which involves the addled actions of slow horse agent River Cartwright’s (Jack Lowden) grandfather David (Jonathan Pryce) — a former MI5 figure with clout.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2024
Manipulated audio and visuals clips of Harris spread online
Social media users have also posted out-of-context or manipulated videos and audio clips that attempt to paint Harris as addled or rambling.
—Julia Ingram, CBS News, 23 July 2024
Both will try to portray the other as corrupt and addled.
—Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 25 June 2024
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In the span of about a week, she’s become an icon for our addled times.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2024
Season 4 opens with a slap to the face, which involves the addled actions of slow horse agent River Cartwright’s (Jack Lowden) grandfather David (Jonathan Pryce) — a former MI5 figure with clout.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2024
Manipulated audio and visuals clips of Harris spread online
Social media users have also posted out-of-context or manipulated videos and audio clips that attempt to paint Harris as addled or rambling.
—Julia Ingram, CBS News, 23 July 2024
Both will try to portray the other as corrupt and addled.
—Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 25 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for addled
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Others rely on odor, such as predator urine, that frightens them away from the area or a bad smell from rotten eggs that simply discourages them.Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Nov. 2024
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The two of them are on the world’s most rotten ship and must go down together.Brian Moylan, Vulture, 26 Nov. 2024
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On defense, Kurtz recalled jumping up to intercept a pass and being popped by an IMG player on the way down, leaving him dazed and dizzy.Kenny Jacoby, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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The Terps received help from an opponent that looked dazed and bruised in that opening frame.Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 5 Dec. 2024
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The clip received more than 3,900 shares and 4.1 million views on X. In the footage a young girl dressed in pink walks along the chilled aisle of a superstore, throwing products as bewildered customers look on.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
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In May, police officers in the town of Lufkin, Texas responded to a bewildered call about a pair of kangaroos that were on the loose.Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 19 Oct. 2024
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The headlines are still coming thick and fast, pushing advice on a user base now equal parts concerned and confused.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Befuddling sales processes, complex product offerings, and a lack of business transparency have left people feeling more confused than protected in outdated models that don't empower consumers to choose for themselves.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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Grant’s students have partnered with the Anthony Phoenix Branca Foundation to spread awareness about the dangers of distracted driving.Reggie Grant, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
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In that tragedy, an unlicensed 16-year-old boy was behind the wheel and either fell asleep or became distracted, according to investigators.Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 16 Dec. 2024
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In an emotional retelling, Foxx remembers being dizzy, frustrated, and stubbornly resistant to both physical and mental therapy.Krystie Lee Yandoli, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
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Angela went to a hospital three times before her death after becoming faint and dizzy, according to the arrest affidavit.Mollie Markowitz, Fox News, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Addled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addled. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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