1
as in to frustrate
to prevent from achieving a goal
the language barrier baffled everyone and discouraged us from attempting another teleconference
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as in to perplex
to throw into a state of mental uncertainty
she was baffled by the wording of the clause in the insurance policy
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Recent Examples of baffle
Simon Hill, Wired News, 11 July 2025
There was debris on a plastic baffle plate inside the ice machine.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 21 Mar. 2025
David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Earlier this year a dog in Boise, Idaho, baffled the internet by suddenly walking again after paralysis.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
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Verb
The best way to achieve this is by attaching your feeder to a pole with a baffle.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 11 July 2025
There was debris on a plastic baffle plate inside the ice machine.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 21 Mar. 2025
Noun
She was baffled by his sudden enterprise.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Earlier this year a dog in Boise, Idaho, baffled the internet by suddenly walking again after paralysis.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for baffle
Verb
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By the end of last season, Ancelotti was getting frustrated with how some of his stars were losing focus and not applying their talents to the benefit of collective success.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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Since the four-day week started, Corbin said, she’s been frustrated that some of her children’s teachers have stopped sending homework, and that others have directed students to take the lead during parent-teacher conferences.—
Ilana Arougheti
Updated October 30,
Kansas City Star,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Country fans were perplexed as to why Johnson, revered for his commitment to traditional country, had gone mostly dark in the studio during that time.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
29 Oct. 2025
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Lauren Freeman, his cousin, told Fox News Digital earlier this month that a reference to orthopedic hardware in his neck had perplexed the family.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Putting it all together My e-tourer arrived mostly assembled – though the handlebar, pedals, saddle, front light, display and quick-release front wheel needed installing, along with the front fender, plus some tightening up here and there had to be done.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
22 Oct. 2025
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On the way home, the little furball escapes its box, jumps out of the car after Linda gets in a fender-bender and meets a gruesome end on the street.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Nandi is experiencing severe insomnia, tremors and psychosis, and her quickly deteriorating condition bewilders the emergency room staff.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
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Gelles avoids lionizing Patagonia’s leader, describing Chouinard’s mercurial leadership style that often bewildered his staff at Patagonia.—
Maya Silver,
Outside,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The plush, removable seat cushion and lumbar pillow create a cozy and supportive feel, while the durable upholstery keeps its shape and texture over time.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Made with the same weatherproof HDPE material and boucle cushions, the Ezra Outdoor Sofa is the perfect match for the club chair.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Her daughter was confused, and eventually asked Nasser for an explanation as to what had been said.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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At her spring show, Marie-Adam Leenaerdt brought back the style, but her shiny spandex stocking version ensures no one confuses the look for child’s play.—
Laia Garcia-Furtado,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That bumper accentuates the Maserati’s alluring, shark-like snout.—
Lawrence Ulrich,
Robb Report,
29 Oct. 2025
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But behind its rear bumper, the Elevance shows its fun side because the concept SUV comes equipped with a matching camper pod trailer designed to complete an adventuresome tandem.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The panic around him, frankly, has been puzzling.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
1 Nov. 2025
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While Tesla's Mad Max Mode isn't designed to be outright dangerous, its reintroduction following its original 2018 release is puzzling because of scrutiny on the brand's true semi-autonomous driving capabilities.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Baffle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baffle. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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