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
Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 21 Mar. 2025
The 3-inch down topper has a 750-fill power which is distributed evenly with a three-dimensional baffle box stitching and encased in a cotton sateen shell.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2025
Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 22 Sep. 2025
Another factor that may baffle outsiders is a reluctance to use air conditioners at home.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2025
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Verb
There was debris on a plastic baffle plate inside the ice machine.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 21 Mar. 2025
The 3-inch down topper has a 750-fill power which is distributed evenly with a three-dimensional baffle box stitching and encased in a cotton sateen shell.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2025
Noun
Over the past 150 years, many knot theorists have been baffled by the unknotting number.
—Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 22 Sep. 2025
Another factor that may baffle outsiders is a reluctance to use air conditioners at home.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for baffle
Verb
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Keita notes the majority of Africa's population is under 35 years old and millions are unemployed and frustrated with the status quo.—
Emmanuel Akinwotu,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
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He may be frustrated by the lack of basic defensive discipline and shape and Messi may shake his head at the incompetence behind him, but the choices made in roster construction just can’t always be compensated for by the boys from Barcelona.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Tutu Atwell’s role is perplexing Every fan base has some trademark bits.—
Nate Atkins,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Taylor is accustomed to playing forceful characters who have perplexing emotions about motherhood, and in A Thousand and One, Taylor earned her stripes as a performer and acclaim.—
Essence,
Essence,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Carrying game on a fender close to the hot engine is risky unless the weather is quite cold.—
Maurice H. Decker,
Outdoor Life,
17 Sep. 2025
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But it's based on the non-electric N-One model – which was inspired by the Honda N360 launched in 1967 – though with some EV-specific tweaks, including cleaner lines and more curves to the fenders and tail.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The designs were puckish and gender-bending, evoking both awe and repulsion—the sort of clothing that titillates lovers of conceptual fashion and bewilders the uninitiated.—
Ana Karina Zatarain,
New Yorker,
19 Sep. 2025
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Cody Meissner, a pediatric professor at Dartmouth's Geisel School of Medicine who has served on ACIP in the past—arguably the most qualified of Kennedy's new lineup—was bewildered at why the committee was rehashing the issue addressed years ago.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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An offense that looked broken roared to life, building an 8-0 lead and creating enough cushion even for the Dodgers’ leaky bullpen to cling onto.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Bissell Featherweight Cordless Stick Vacuum The vacuum also converts into a handheld device, which is a total game changer for cleaning above-floor messes, couch cushions, baseboards, and spots where my apartment loves to collect dust bunnies.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Crotz was initially confused as to why Kjartan had closed himself inside.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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CarShield has received positive comments for its breadth of coverage and quick response times, although some policyholders have complained about claim denials, fine-print surprises and confusing sales practices.—
Brian Sloan,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Ben Rhodes, the two-time series champion, crashed into the wall on Lap 3 with heavy contact as his back bumper got into the tire barrier, bringing out the first caution — and only natural one until the final laps of regulation — of the race.—
Shane Connuck
October 3,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Oct. 2025
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In Tucson, large crowds of protesters took part in a Motor March from their vehicles that lined Reid Park bumper to bumper.—
Michelle Cruz,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The observations detected a puzzling event as the planet transitioned from a steady accretion rate in April and May to a burst of growth between June and August.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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Reports surfaced claiming that WWE was puzzled by such a low grade, followed by rumors that the company pushed to have Hale fired from his position at ESPN.—
Fernando Quiles Jr,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Baffle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baffle. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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