mix up

Example Sentences

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Lynsey says you should angle bowls downwards so they don't collect water and mix up your cutlery so spoons don't nest together.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

It may omit relevant information while summarizing, mix up who is speaking and misinterpret context—such as missing nonverbal cues.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

"The responsible culprits tried to mix up substandard net with qualified nets so as to cheat inspection and law enforcement agencies," Lee said, calling the suspects "evil".

From Barron's • Dec. 2, 2025

Now we’re in a comedy structure where it’s act out and mix up a set up, a punch line, etc.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 2025

I completely miss one of Cala’s pitches because I mix up the fastball and changeup signals...which gives the Red Devil on third base the perfect opportunity to steal home.

From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone