muddle
verb (used with object)
to mix up in a confused or bungling manner; jumble.
Example Sentences
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You can also try muddling in fresh basil or citrus peel to amp up the mocktail’s bitterness.
From Salon ● Jan. 18, 2026
That’s partly because the plot can veer into far-fetched territory, but also because we see the story unfold from two different viewpoints, muddling the truth.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 17, 2025
Just two weeks before a pivotal meeting, the Federal Reserve said the U.S. economy has been just muddling along as of late.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 26, 2025
In the early stages, Oddie says, they were "just muddling through".
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2025
Time and space lose meaning as the fog seems to invade my brain, muddling my thoughts, making everything unreal.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
