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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
When the cityscape frustrates urban photographers with uneven terrain or limited spaces, photographic gear company Silence Corner strikes back with the Viperpod – a hybrid tripod designed to hang anywhere in seconds for unencumbered solo shooting.
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Shirl Leigh
may 06, New Atlas, 6 May 2026
What frustrates me is that the Board has invoked emergency powers for rent policy while failing to declare an actual public health emergency for unsheltered homelessness — the one domain where the legal, moral, and practical case is overwhelming.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Start with the room that frustrates you most, identify what’s creating clutter and look for a single piece of furniture that solves two problems at once.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
The person at the cash register has to stop helping other customers to try and track down the booth owner, which holds up the line and frustrates everybody.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2026
Alesia and Mike’s constant absent-mindedness frustrates Jenna and Daisy.
—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
Shirl Leigh
may 06, New Atlas, 6 May 2026
What frustrates me is that the Board has invoked emergency powers for rent policy while failing to declare an actual public health emergency for unsheltered homelessness — the one domain where the legal, moral, and practical case is overwhelming.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Start with the room that frustrates you most, identify what’s creating clutter and look for a single piece of furniture that solves two problems at once.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
The person at the cash register has to stop helping other customers to try and track down the booth owner, which holds up the line and frustrates everybody.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2026
Alesia and Mike’s constant absent-mindedness frustrates Jenna and Daisy.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frustrates
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Multiple baffles within the bladder help keep the liquid from sloshing around excessively, while a wide waterproof zipper across the top makes for easy filling, cleaning, and adding of electrolytes.—
Ben Coxworth
May 11,
New Atlas,
11 May 2026
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This baffles and outrages Angela, a protective mom who, with other parents, pushes back against Gabor using her math classroom as a forum for introducing the outside world’s worst actions.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
7 Apr. 2026
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The American Academy of Pediatrics discourages caffeine for kids under 12, and suggests a limit of 100 milligrams per day for teenagers.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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Critics say that using it distorts the truth of a performance, but supporters believe that the tech discourages disruptions.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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Over time, this erodes trust, hampers innovation and increases attrition.—
Kapil Jain,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
20 May 2026
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Duncan's supporters say the attempt by a majority white conservative Legislature to eliminate Duncan's job thwarts the will of voters in New Orleans, a predominantly Black Democratic hub in a red state.—
JACK BROOK,
ABC News,
4 May 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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Current dependence on rare earth elements or precious metals often hinders the widespread adoption of electrolysis systems.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
22 May 2026
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Making every decision for your teenager hinders their ability to build independence.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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State and federal agencies don’t track data around vitamin K injection refusal or subsequent bleeding, which impedes their ability to quantify and track outcomes, including death.—
Duaa Eldeib,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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Let go of whatever impedes your progress.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
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Gender distress plays a more pronounced role in the film later on, as two crucial scenes frame it as the insurmountable obstacle that prevents the entity’s targets from returning to a version of their previous lives.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
18 May 2026
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This natural state of paralysis prevents the body from physically acting out dreams, which could otherwise lead to injury, Drerup explained.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
17 May 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 23 May. 2026.
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