as in to perplex
to throw into a state of mental uncertainty
an actor who's easily flummoxed by any changes in the script
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Recent Examples of flummox
The former appears somewhat flummoxed by his material, guessing as to what kind of comic energy or tone would work.
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Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
Rutherford makes Agathe appear at once hypervigilant and flummoxed, and perhaps this is the truest Austen touch in the movie.
—Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor, 21 May 2025
The narrative of the elder statesman finding something deep within to try and flummox the young buck is gripping.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
Listen to this article New Yorkers looking to make a reverse commute into the Garden State were flummoxed on Friday, hours after NJ Transit’s 450 engineers went on strike in the early morning hours over a long-running wage dispute.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 16 May 2025
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Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
Rutherford makes Agathe appear at once hypervigilant and flummoxed, and perhaps this is the truest Austen touch in the movie.
—Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor, 21 May 2025
The narrative of the elder statesman finding something deep within to try and flummox the young buck is gripping.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
Listen to this article New Yorkers looking to make a reverse commute into the Garden State were flummoxed on Friday, hours after NJ Transit’s 450 engineers went on strike in the early morning hours over a long-running wage dispute.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flummox
Verb
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There was one final thing that left St John perplexed.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
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The results achieved statistical significance in one part of the analysis but not in others, perplexing outside experts.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN,
19 Mar. 2025
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Ten years ago, the Kardashians’ floods of content bewildered us.—
M. J. Corey,
New Yorker,
24 May 2025
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Lee’s downfall initially bewildered those who knew and cared about him.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
21 May 2025
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How Harry has changed under the influence of Meghan Markle has been baffling both to the royal family and beyond.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2025
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So, for the club to be entertaining flogging, the one man who has bucked that trend is baffling.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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The measures are set to take effect on Monday and have left many Haitians confused.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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Elections and Certifications Don’t confuse a benefit or B corporation with a B Corp.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Poland said he’s been puzzled by Kennedy’s statements, too.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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The revelation sparked many more comments from people admitting they would be puzzled about how to pronounce it.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
1 June 2025
Verb
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During a period of apocalyptic turmoil, Marty (Chiwetel Ejiofor), a teacher, and his ex-wife, Felicia (Karen Gillan), a nurse, are befuddled by the proliferation of numerous billboards, advertisements and TV ads thanking Charles Krantz — Chuck — for 39 great years.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
6 June 2025
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While that record was enabled by the spectacle of some befuddling late escapes, it also was achieved despite pivotal offensive injuries and, well, personnel miscalculations.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
23 May 2025
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“Flummox.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flummox. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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