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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
Regan Stephens, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2025
But with its maze of construction, detours and delays Highway 50 will be a particular chokepoint for commuters headed downtown, said Masoud Ghodrat Adabi, a Sacramento State civil engineering professor and an expert in transportation planning and traffic safety.
—Darrell Smith, Sacramento Bee, 10 Mar. 2025
The history between the two dates back to Big Brother Reindeer Games, when Britney orchestrated Danielle's Reindeer Games elimination on a hamster wheel maze, even though another player (Taylor Hale) volunteered to do the challenge instead of Danielle.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 7 Mar. 2025
Did Adam Scott really run through that maze of hallways?
—Gary Levin, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
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Noun
From the sprawling maze of vendors at one of the world’s best markets to the first and only Michelin three star restaurant in Thailand, here are Suntaranon's essential places to eat, drink, and stay in Bangkok.
—Regan Stephens, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2025
But with its maze of construction, detours and delays Highway 50 will be a particular chokepoint for commuters headed downtown, said Masoud Ghodrat Adabi, a Sacramento State civil engineering professor and an expert in transportation planning and traffic safety.
—Darrell Smith, Sacramento Bee, 10 Mar. 2025
The history between the two dates back to Big Brother Reindeer Games, when Britney orchestrated Danielle's Reindeer Games elimination on a hamster wheel maze, even though another player (Taylor Hale) volunteered to do the challenge instead of Danielle.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 7 Mar. 2025
Did Adam Scott really run through that maze of hallways?
—Gary Levin, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maze
Noun
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Its calling cards are the centerpiece (a domed metal structure adorned with leaf forms, under which many photo ops and engagements take place each year) and the labyrinth of rose beds that resemble puzzle pieces set into the ground, giving each planting its own room to grow.—
Caroline Rogers,
Southern Living,
24 Mar. 2025
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They are required to have at least one straight section and one labyrinth (three turns in quick succession without a straight section).—
Tim Genske,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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In other words, bills still need to be paid no matter the confusion of politicians eager to distort the pricing mechanism that organizes the market economy.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The infected person may experience anxiety, confusion, agitation and hallucinations, per the health agency.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Finding today's Connections puzzle a little bit tricky?—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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Mathematicians have finally solved a geometry problem that has puzzled the field for decades.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
7 Apr. 2025
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Zero visibility strategy: In cases of near-zero visibility due to dense fog, initiate your hazard lights and locate a secure spot, such as a nearby business parking area, to pull over and come to a halt.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2025
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The fog will lift by mid-morning, according to NWS Melbourne.—
Garfield Hylton,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Two endangered whales are baffling researchers by continuing to show up along a stretch of U.S coast that is not part of their turf, according to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
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President Donald Trump’s mass tariffs have baffled Americans, creating uncertainty for the average consumer, according to industry leaders.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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Soon enough, this tangle of typical teenage troubles butts up against a sinister alternate universe, the Upside Down.—
Sarah Bahr,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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The rubber brushes prevent tangles making long term clean up even easier.—
Carlos Mejia,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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No one was going to confuse Colossal with the Sierra Club.—
D. T. Max,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
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Few foods confuse foreign visitors quite like brunost, Norwegian brown cheese.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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This match exposed a couple of ugly issues the tour has to address and left spectators bewildered for long stretches at a time.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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While some stars dazzle in their glamorous attire, others have stumbled into the realm of fashion faux pas, leaving audiences bewildered.—
WWD Staff,
WWD,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Maze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maze. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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