boggled; boggling
ˈbä-g(ə-)liŋ 
1
: to start with fright or amazement : be overwhelmed
the mind boggles at the research needed
2
: to hesitate because of doubt, fear, or scruples
boggle
noun
Synonyms
Examples of boggle in a Sentence
I boggled my first effort to make homemade pasta
Recent Examples on the Web
Depending on your religion, views on the environment, or degree of squeamishness, none of those options quite boggles the mind as much as human composting.
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David Browne, Rolling Stone, 22 Apr. 2024
The idea at the time boggled the mind, and in hindsight is taken for granted.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
To think this is Sarr’s acting debut boggles the mind.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2024
That's the question that appears to be boggling the minds of Bachelor Nation since Sydney Gordon's vendetta against Maria Georgas erupted earlier this season.
—Glamour, 19 Feb. 2024
And the sheer amount of time spent airborne over whoops and jumps absolutely boggles the mind.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 15 Dec. 2023
Neiman Marcus Cyber Monday Deals Sale styles are an additional 30% off at Neiman Marcus, which translates to deals that almost boggle the mind: Tory Burch bags for $121, Frame jeans for $90, Alice + Olivia dresses for $312, Coach messengers for $259.
—Jake Smith, Glamour, 27 Nov. 2023
Scott Olson/Getty Images Vivek Ramaswamy’s recent take on Ukraine was enough to boggle Piers Morgan’s mind.
—Tori Otten, The New Republic, 1 Nov. 2023
My mind boggles at the speeds this old Mustang can manage through corners, a testament to the recreation racing tires, but also OVC's 455 hp engine, suspension, and modern Tremec five-speed transmission.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, Ars Technica, 26 Oct. 2023
David Browne, Rolling Stone, 22 Apr. 2024
The idea at the time boggled the mind, and in hindsight is taken for granted.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
To think this is Sarr’s acting debut boggles the mind.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2024
That's the question that appears to be boggling the minds of Bachelor Nation since Sydney Gordon's vendetta against Maria Georgas erupted earlier this season.
—Glamour, 19 Feb. 2024
And the sheer amount of time spent airborne over whoops and jumps absolutely boggles the mind.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 15 Dec. 2023
Neiman Marcus Cyber Monday Deals Sale styles are an additional 30% off at Neiman Marcus, which translates to deals that almost boggle the mind: Tory Burch bags for $121, Frame jeans for $90, Alice + Olivia dresses for $312, Coach messengers for $259.
—Jake Smith, Glamour, 27 Nov. 2023
Scott Olson/Getty Images Vivek Ramaswamy’s recent take on Ukraine was enough to boggle Piers Morgan’s mind.
—Tori Otten, The New Republic, 1 Nov. 2023
My mind boggles at the speeds this old Mustang can manage through corners, a testament to the recreation racing tires, but also OVC's 455 hp engine, suspension, and modern Tremec five-speed transmission.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, Ars Technica, 26 Oct. 2023
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“Boggle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boggle. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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