muddle
verb (used with object)
to mix up in a confused or bungling manner; jumble.
Example Sentences
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The BBC understands Lord Mandelson doesn't believe there were any security concerns, wasn't asked to do anything to deal with any and there has been a muddling of key details relating to these claims.
From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2026
The timeline for investments is often years, muddling the near-term outlook for manufacturing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 3, 2026
To make its mocktail rendition, Caporale suggests making a simple limeade by muddling mint leaves with fresh lime juice and adding sugar along with soda water.
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
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
