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as in labyrinth
a confusing and complicated arrangement of passages
the mansion had a beautifully landscaped maze that was constructed of tall cypresses
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as in confusion
chiefly dialect
a state of mental uncertainty
she's been walking around in a maze ever since her husband walked out on her
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as in to puzzle
to throw into a state of mental uncertainty
I'm completely mazed by the multitude of plans for health insurance
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Recent Examples of maze
Pitchfork, 5 Dec. 2024
There was a super weird stage in which contestants used some sort of American Gladiators type instrument to bash fake human skulls through a metal maze.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 5 Dec. 2024
There’s also a Christmas tree maze and a new tree house this year, in addition to marshmallow toasting by the firepits.
—Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
Driving in a foreign country can be pleasant or harrowing — ranging from a bucolic slow-roll through the countryside to a heart-pumping slog through a maze of city streets.
—Monica Pitrelli, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2024
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But Meaning’s Edge almost captures that energy, following his muse down a hedge maze through genres—drum & bass, techno, downtempo—at breakneck speed.
—Pitchfork, 5 Dec. 2024
There was a super weird stage in which contestants used some sort of American Gladiators type instrument to bash fake human skulls through a metal maze.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 5 Dec. 2024
There’s also a Christmas tree maze and a new tree house this year, in addition to marshmallow toasting by the firepits.
—Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
Driving in a foreign country can be pleasant or harrowing — ranging from a bucolic slow-roll through the countryside to a heart-pumping slog through a maze of city streets.
—Monica Pitrelli, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maze
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Practically every type of metal and e-waste is recycled somewhere in this labyrinth.Vince Beiser, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
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In Greek mythology, the Minotaur — with the head of a bull and body of a man — was imprisoned at the center of a labyrinth in Crete and ate anyone who couldn’t find their way out.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2024
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There was also confusion concerning Blaise’s whereabouts when Bailey died.Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Avoid using jargon or complex language that could result in any confusion.James Bryant, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Just how its unique skin is formed has puzzled scientists–until now.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 Dec. 2024
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The report reflects a puzzling rise in the rates of certain cancers, such as colorectal cancer, among younger patients.Tina Reed, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
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Neptune direct removes the fog from your sixth house of health habits and work dynamics.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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As the sun and Mercury align, the fog in your mind parts.USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
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Since the middle of November, unidentified unmanned aerial vehicles have lit up the skies above New Jersey, startling residents and baffling military and government officials.Jared Keller, WIRED, 13 Dec. 2024
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At the same time, improving baffling construction can allow down to more efficiently cover specific areas to increase warmth without adding weight.Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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His proof only guaranteed, for instance, that the circle could be found in his sponge — not that all homeomorphic knots could be, their loops and tangles still intact.Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 26 Nov. 2024
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In about 30 minutes the dish is ready, an encouraging tangle of tasty equilibrium.Scott Hocker, theweek, 26 Nov. 2024
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These tools blur the line between reality and fiction, which can confuse audiences, especially younger viewers.Gerui Wang, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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However, her version is not to be confused with the film’s official soundtrack.Angel Saunders, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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When Daphna posed the question to the room, Annie looked bewildered.Julia Whelan Krish Seenivasan Lance Neal, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
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TikTok user Shannon Dudley Jr., a commercial fisherman from Everglades City, Florida, shared a video of the strange sight that has bewildered viewers.Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Maze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maze. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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