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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
This is part of a business model that has worked for TCU’s regular-season record, but increasingly frustrates fans who want to see a decent matchup in September.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Sep. 2025
The sharp jump in investor activity is likely due to their financial strength, which can often combat the state’s legendary low affordability that frustrates the common house hunter.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 11 Sep. 2025
Pay opacity frequently frustrates job seekers and may point to inequities within the company.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
This imbalance frustrates Delhi but also underscores why cutting ties is not realistic.
—Spriha Srivastava, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
As a riff on the British whodunit, Columbus’ film is simply a cozy, and perhaps an all too simple, affair — nothing more than a jigsaw puzzle that neither challenges nor frustrates, but only passively entertains.
—Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 22 Aug. 2025
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Sep. 2025
The sharp jump in investor activity is likely due to their financial strength, which can often combat the state’s legendary low affordability that frustrates the common house hunter.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 11 Sep. 2025
Pay opacity frequently frustrates job seekers and may point to inequities within the company.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
This imbalance frustrates Delhi but also underscores why cutting ties is not realistic.
—Spriha Srivastava, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
As a riff on the British whodunit, Columbus’ film is simply a cozy, and perhaps an all too simple, affair — nothing more than a jigsaw puzzle that neither challenges nor frustrates, but only passively entertains.
—Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frustrates
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One case that still baffles is the macabre story of Virginia McCullough, who killed her parents for their money – and then lived with their bodies for four years.—
KC Baker,
People.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Psilocybin encourages hair growth and discourages graying in mice.—
Rafil Kroll-Zaidi,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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When that environment potentially discourages risk-taking, open dialogue, or resilience, the intangible ROI of college erodes.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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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,
18 Sep. 2025
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
17 Sep. 2025
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Nevertheless, the lack of efficient electrolytes with fast hydride ion conductivity, thermal stability, and electrode compatibility hinders their practical applications.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
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Government involvement in markets hinders competition and makes firms preoccupied with managing their relationships with officials rather than devoting energy and resources to improving their products.—
Alden Abbott,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The university has also cracked down on chalking on campus sidewalks, which critics say impedes the free speech rights of students.—
Chris Quintana,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Let go of whatever impedes your growth.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
5 Sep. 2025
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The First Amendment, which prevents the government from making laws that abridge freedom of expression, has regularly been found to broadly protect free speech when challenges reach the Supreme Court.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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Thumbing buttons on the steering wheel then adjusts how much the car’s computer prevents or allows slides, either under hard braking, while cornering or during acceleration.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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If a more powerful Nexstar balks at paying the affiliate fees required from its network partners such as NBC, ABC, CBS, and Fox, might any of those networks simply take matters into their own hands by seeking to partner with local cable operators and bypass their prior affiliates?—
Howard Homonoff,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Trump has said that if Putin balks at ending the war, there will be severe economic consequences for Russia.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Frustrates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frustrates. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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