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as in to interest
to hold the attention of
a public that seemed more bemused by the shenanigans of celebrities than by a war being waged half a world away
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as in to bewilder
to throw into a state of mental uncertainty
the stage mishap momentarily bemused the actress
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Recent Examples of bemuse
The Knicks could only shake their heads, bemused by the disconnect between Suggs’ aggressive play and his apparent disbelief in the foul.
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 15 Dec. 2024
Mike Piazza still seems bemused by the twists of fate in 1998 and beyond that have turned him into a franchise icon.
—Jerry Beach, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
The main still from the film — taken from the film’s opening scene and on show in Cannes — sees Chardy in car wearing a sparkling sci-fi headpiece, which bemused her son.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
But for now, Bo-Katan seems mostly bemused by Mando's faith in his cult.
—Lauren Morgan, EW.com, 8 Mar. 2023
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 15 Dec. 2024
Mike Piazza still seems bemused by the twists of fate in 1998 and beyond that have turned him into a franchise icon.
—Jerry Beach, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
The main still from the film — taken from the film’s opening scene and on show in Cannes — sees Chardy in car wearing a sparkling sci-fi headpiece, which bemused her son.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
But for now, Bo-Katan seems mostly bemused by Mando's faith in his cult.
—Lauren Morgan, EW.com, 8 Mar. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bemuse
Verb
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The Menu One user posted a photo of the menu, which interested several Redditors.—
Thomas Westerholm,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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Browse our entire portfolio of newsletter offerings to pick more topics that interest you specifically.—
Eric Larsen,
IndyStar,
17 July 2025
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As Epstein continues to dog his presidency, Trump says he’s bewildered by the attention.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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Her camera is so incisive, always peeling back the veneers of polite conversation to reveal the messy, often contradictory emotions that drive us, that bewilder us.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Above all, however, Colton Grant shares that her trajectory - from a curious college student intrigued by currency shifts, to a leader at the forefront of finance’s biggest transformation - boils down to one undeniable truth: success and smart investing hinges on trust.—
Gemma Allen,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Darr was intrigued by Aguilar’s potential but could sense the quarterback needed support after a difficult year at his first juco stop.—
Sam Khan Jr,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
Verb
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At the time, I was perplexed and questioned if this was necessary.—
Susan Horava,
Health,
24 June 2025
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Ultimately, the remaining Islanders dumped Jeremiah and Hannah, a controversial move that left viewers at home perplexed as to why this decision was made.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
23 June 2025
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Highball fascinates with its cozy, yet brooding ambience and complex, clean cocktails.—
Bahar Anooshahr,
AZCentral.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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These elephants fascinate zoologists for their ability to handle the harsh weather conditions in the area, including strong, ice-cold winds and alternating droughts and heavy rains.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The snake is also easily confused with the Brahminy blind snake, also known as the flowerpot snake, an invasive species in Barbados, according to Re:wild.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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Two people can deliver the same message, but their delivery style can make the difference between motivating and confusing a team.—
Kendra MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The Bruised star immersed herself in the canyon, and leaned against the rock formations while posing for photos and selfies.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
30 July 2025
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Residents can stroll through peaceful pathways, immerse themselves in nature, and find inspiration along the community’s unique art and poetry trail.—
Brigitte Nowinski,
Sacbee.com,
29 July 2025
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Money terms and concepts continue to baffle people, many of whom are seeking answers through online searches.—
Russ Wiles,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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Even with the other guys' admonitions not to, under any circumstances, be themselves, Dee and Charlie's improbable success in charming these scions of the Philly upper crust had the guys — and us — both baffled and anxiously awaiting an ugly twist.—
Dennis Perkins,
EW.com,
10 July 2025
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“Bemuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bemuse. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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