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as in to frustrate
to prevent from achieving a goal
the language barrier baffled everyone and discouraged us from attempting another teleconference
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as in to perplex
to throw into a state of mental uncertainty
she was baffled by the wording of the clause in the insurance policy
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Recent Examples of baffle
Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Jan. 2026
That said, the Recording Academy never goes too long without making a choice that baffles everybody, as when Jon Batiste beat Olivia Rodrigo and Taylor Swift in 2022.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 9 Dec. 2025
The lofty 90/10 duck down stays in place in the thick baffles, and the jacket has added design elements that add both protection and style.
—Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 26 Nov. 2025
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Verb
Instead, Chan's team taught Liu how to juggle, which baffled her.
—Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Jan. 2026
That said, the Recording Academy never goes too long without making a choice that baffles everybody, as when Jon Batiste beat Olivia Rodrigo and Taylor Swift in 2022.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Noun
The baffle box construction keeps everything secure and evenly distributed.
—Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 9 Dec. 2025
The lofty 90/10 duck down stays in place in the thick baffles, and the jacket has added design elements that add both protection and style.
—Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 26 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for baffle
Verb
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Paczocha and his wife were frustrated by growing unrest stemming from Black Lives Matter protests and six months of COVID-19 restrictions the family believed were overly strict.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Jan. 2026
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Naturally, many were frustrated with the long wait times, and particularly outraged at just how pricey the tickets were selling for this time around (upwards of $1,000 a ticket).—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Gargantuan boulders, twisted spiky trees, and vibrant sunset colors form an arid landscape that has perplexed and inspired creative titans like Jim Morrison and Gram Parsons for years.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
14 Jan. 2026
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The disjunction between the abstract composition and the notion of self-portraiture appeared perplexing in its own right; its inoperability only exacerbated the viewer’s frustration and redoubled the artist’s impish provocation.—
Ara H. Merjian,
Artforum,
1 Jan. 2026
Noun
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All of this takes place via a standard Tesla-like NACS charge port on the driver side rear fender.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
21 Jan. 2026
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The cruiser had minor damage to the front right bumper, the right front fender and was missing some parts, but upon inspection the sergeant did not notice any markings indicating that another vehicle was involved, officials said.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Oswalt confesses being bewildered by Bamford at first.—
Lisa Kennedy,
Variety,
30 Jan. 2026
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No matter what the reasons, Belichick, his former Patriots players and NFL fans, are bewildered by the snub.—
Merlisa Lawrence Corbett,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The modern seating option has hidden storage beneath the cushion for extra room to stow books, blankets, and other items.—
Ali Faccenda,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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Speaking of the weeder, the handle is super slick and difficult to hold onto, making your lap a sort of impromptu pin cushion.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The sheer bulk of the suit might confuse the human eye from a distance, but in large open spaces, like snowfields, anything that looks a little odd will stand out.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Jan. 2026
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Many people confuse the center with Crossroads Church or Crossroad Health Center, Pelicano said.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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There are bumper plates and iron plates at waist-height, for easy lifting for all.—
Alexa Stone
January 23,
Kansas City Star,
23 Jan. 2026
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Up front there’s a completely new bumper design, but production elements are still missing.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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For decades, this has puzzled physicists and engineers alike.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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Juarez was overwhelmed and a bit puzzled by some of the responses.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Baffle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baffle. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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