1
as in to bewilder
to throw into a state of mental uncertainty
the similar-sounding words "censure" and "censor" often confuse people
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2
as in to complicate
to make (something) unclear to the understanding
stop confusing the issue with irrelevant facts
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3
as in to mistake
to fail to differentiate (a thing) from something similar or related
a lot of people confuse popular fame with enduring achievement
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as in to embarrass
to throw into a state of self-conscious distress
she was confused by the shocking bluntness of his marriage proposal
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as in to disrupt
to undo the proper order or arrangement of
vandals had hopelessly confused the papers in the office files
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Recent Examples of confuse
The idea was so that no one else could be confused with the bride.
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Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025
Platform differences: Different platforms use different terms to describe the process of passkey logins, which can confuse users and put them off using passkeys.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Don’t confuse the JCC’s festivities with the Boca International Jewish Film Festival, from Feb. 23 to March 16.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2025
The second rule of telling a story is that they should not be confused with facts.
—Kurt Gray, TIME, 17 Jan. 2025
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Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025
Platform differences: Different platforms use different terms to describe the process of passkey logins, which can confuse users and put them off using passkeys.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Don’t confuse the JCC’s festivities with the Boca International Jewish Film Festival, from Feb. 23 to March 16.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2025
The second rule of telling a story is that they should not be confused with facts.
—Kurt Gray, TIME, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confuse
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Many fans online seemed shocked and bewildered by her post asking for another natural disaster.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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Other creators named in the suit had quicker but equally bewildered responses.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
16 Jan. 2025
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However, the legality of putting these areas back on the table for new drilling could be complicated.—
Rachel Frazin,
The Hill,
20 Jan. 2025
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Also complicating the mix is violence between an increasing number of Israeli settlers and Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, as well as raids by both Israeli security forces and the Palestinian Authority, which has a somewhat-weak grip on the larger of the two Palestinian territories.—
Ellie Cook,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
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Among Underwood’s defenders is talk show host and actress Whoopi Goldberg, whom no one would mistake for a Trump fan.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
19 Jan. 2025
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Nobody who saw Lynch’s works could mistake them for anyone else’s.—
Stephen Galloway,
The Hollywood Reporter,
16 Jan. 2025
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But the fanbases of those games are not buying it, and have undergone a campaign to embarrass Musk as much as possible about his claims, dragging him into childish internet fights.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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And, yes, some justices should also regret embarrassing the court by needlessly attracting attention to their ethics.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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The shooting marks the latest example of everyday tasks being disrupted by gunfire in the US.—
Taylor Romine,
CNN,
28 Jan. 2025
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West End production of The Tempest was disrupted by climate crisis protesters on Monday night.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
28 Jan. 2025
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The Highlanders’ zone defense can perplex their opponents.—
Steve Fryer,
Orange County Register,
16 Jan. 2025
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The box office achievement category continues to perplex For its sophomore year, this category — meant to ensure that movies most people have actually seen do at least get some kind of awards recognition at the Globes — still managed to secure some curious choices.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
9 Dec. 2024
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As the lines between beauty and wellness continue to blur, neurocosmetics offer brands an opportunity to explore beauty's emotional and sensory dimensions while aligning with holistic self-care trends. 4.—
Wayne Liu,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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As traditional media continues to implode and the lines between entertainment, social media, and politics blur, the creators at Sunday’s event are poised to gain even more power.—
Taylor Lorenz,
Rolling Stone,
20 Jan. 2025
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In the game’s opening minutes, UCLA’s pressure defense flustered the Scarlet Knights into a few turnovers before Johnson picked up his second foul and headed to the bench for the balance of the first half.—
Ben Bolch,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Jan. 2025
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Lockport sophomore Rebekah Ramirez doesn’t get flustered by the unexpected.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2025
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“Confuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confuse. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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