MUSS (UP) Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

muss (up)

verb

Definition of muss (up)

as in to mess (up)

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knit

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The cotton then goes to Laguna Fabric’s circular knitting mill in Los Angeles, where it is knitted into fabrics and dyed.

— Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 7 July 2026
Try it with casual flip-flops and a knit slung around the waist for off-duty cool; with jelly sandals and a denim jacket for an irreverent twist; or with suede flats and a crisp shirt for understated elegance.

— Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 2 July 2026

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