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as in baffles
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 discourages
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 frustrates
Alesia and Mike’s constant absent-mindedness frustrates Jenna and Daisy.
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Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2026
One result of the existing system is that vote tabulations in California go on for weeks, something that frustrates the public and the media, and, in the current atmosphere, helps fuel suspicion of electoral skullduggery.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Sports-rights fragmentation frustrates plenty of fans.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 23 Mar. 2026
The water allocation giving priority to agriculture frustrates Everglades advocates.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
Attending the esports-style SCC in London, The Athletic saw exactly how Nakamura frustrates some chess fans but helps make new ones.
—Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Usually the offseason frustrates me.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
Made almost entirely from screen recordings and captures, Their Eyes frustrates the viewer’s desire to see beyond the digital interface.
—Farren Fei Yuan, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
His fervor for society pleases his mother Violet (Ruth Gemmell), but also frustrates her to the point of squeezing Penelope for information.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2026
One result of the existing system is that vote tabulations in California go on for weeks, something that frustrates the public and the media, and, in the current atmosphere, helps fuel suspicion of electoral skullduggery.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Sports-rights fragmentation frustrates plenty of fans.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 23 Mar. 2026
The water allocation giving priority to agriculture frustrates Everglades advocates.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
Attending the esports-style SCC in London, The Athletic saw exactly how Nakamura frustrates some chess fans but helps make new ones.
—Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Usually the offseason frustrates me.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
Made almost entirely from screen recordings and captures, Their Eyes frustrates the viewer’s desire to see beyond the digital interface.
—Farren Fei Yuan, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
His fervor for society pleases his mother Violet (Ruth Gemmell), but also frustrates her to the point of squeezing Penelope for information.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frustrates
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His disaffection baffles his acquaintances and pains his tubercular wife (a superb Quinn Jackson), whose doctor (Lambert Tamin) has only contempt for her husband’s agonizing.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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The lack of critical thinking right now actually baffles me.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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Deadline has spoken to dozens of members who confirm that WGAW leadership discourages rank-and-file members from speaking ill of the union in public — and especially to the press.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, deploying strategic sobriety checkpoints — particularly during peak-risk periods — can likewise ensure that law enforcement not only follows up on harm but also actively discourages dangerous behavior.—
Sean M. Cleary,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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The blackout means that those without access to Starlink or other ways to communicate have been cut off from communicating with the outside world, which also hampers the ability of Iranians to mobilize against the ruling regime.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Sam Houston comeback thwarts Irving Arlington Sam Houston scored three unanswered goals after trailing 2-0 in the first half against Irving on Friday night.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Mar. 2026
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Unless her future self thwarts the plan, Steiner will mail a copy of Empty Chair to her estranged relative in hopes of reconciliation.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
29 Jan. 2026
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In the northeastern state of Alagoas, some prisoners were handed a Kindle with 300 literary works on them, whereas other, more conservative states have heavy bureaucracy which hinders access, Dias said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The instruments used to make antimatter create interference that hinders its study.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
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Let go of whatever impedes your growth.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
28 Mar. 2026
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The weir prohibits the flow of saltwater into the lagoon and impedes the draining of sediment from the lagoon into the ocean.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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Helium enables smooth production of semiconductors since the gas prevents unwanted chemical reactions in the manufacturing process.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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Using a combination of durable ceramic materials and specialized membranes, the filtration unit can remove extremely small contaminants while maintaining stable operation through a self-cleaning thermal mechanism that prevents buildup and degradation over time.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
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In response, Brennan balks at the idea — surely, Williams has experienced cooler things?—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
28 Feb. 2026
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Glushon balks at many of Raman’s positions, including her opposition to a law that allows the city to ban homeless people from the streets near schools.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Frustrates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frustrates. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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