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as in to thwart
to prevent from achieving a goal
a multitude of conflicting opinions frustrated me in my attempt to find a computer that best suits my needs
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as in to discourage
to lessen the courage or confidence of
challenge the math student, but don't frustrate him or her with overly difficult problems
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Recent Examples of frustrate
Sabalenka was often frustrated during the first set, remonstrating and shouting at herself and frequently turning around to look at her team with an exasperated look on her face.
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Jerome Pugmire, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2025
Sabalenka was often frustrated during the first set, remonstrating and shouting at herself while frequently turning around to look at her team with an exasperated look on her face.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2025
He is currently frustrated with the team over the lack of a new long-term contract.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 June 2025
Dort plays a hounding style of defense that frustrates opponents like few other perimeter defenders, and tonight he has been given the toughest defensive assignments, from guarding Tyrese Haliburton to Pascal Siakam.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC news, 6 June 2025
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Jerome Pugmire, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2025
Sabalenka was often frustrated during the first set, remonstrating and shouting at herself while frequently turning around to look at her team with an exasperated look on her face.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2025
He is currently frustrated with the team over the lack of a new long-term contract.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 June 2025
Dort plays a hounding style of defense that frustrates opponents like few other perimeter defenders, and tonight he has been given the toughest defensive assignments, from guarding Tyrese Haliburton to Pascal Siakam.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC news, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frustrate
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The original show’s premise dealt with a demonic invasion being thwarted by plucky heroes in mystical samurai armor, which worked sort of like power armor.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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However, the package requires the backing of all EU members and could be thwarted by vetoes from Slovakia and Hungary, which are considered Moscow's closest allies in the EU.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 June 2025
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However, the Senate's scholarship restriction could create perverse incentives, discouraging institutions from offering comprehensive aid packages to their neediest students.—
Scott White,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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The organization also discourages sharing personal information while connected to public WiFi.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
13 June 2025
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2025
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Hundreds of law enforcement officers at the local, state and federal level spent nearly two weeks searching for Hardin, using dogs, drones and aircraft, at times hampered by severe weather.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
8 June 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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Civilian layoffs would hinder critical administrative support to sworn personnel and harm essential services citywide, McDonnell stressed.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
12 June 2025
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In some such as Utah and Nevada, the government controls the vast majority of lands, protecting them from potential exploitation but hindering growth.—
Matthew Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2025
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Protesters should remain on sidewalks where possible and avoid impeding traffic or emergency access, Honeycutt said.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2025
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The union leader — whose organization represents approximately 750,000 people — is accused of conspiracy to impede an officer.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2025
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President Trump on Wednesday signed a travel ban on 12 countries, primarily in Africa and the Middle East, resurrecting an effort from his first term to prevent large numbers of immigrants and visitors from entering the United States.—
Hamed Aleaziz,
New York Times,
5 June 2025
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Iran's arch-foe Israel, which sees Tehran's nuclear programme as an existential threat, has repeatedly threatened to bomb the Islamic Republic's nuclear facilities to prevent Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons.—
Parisa Hafezi,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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His reign ended as another American emerged, Francis Ouimet, a mild-mannered amateur who defeated Vardon and Ted Ray in a playoff.—
Tim Corlett,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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That’s supposed to keep immigrant families safe and defeat Trump?—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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“Frustrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frustrate. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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