as in perplexing
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as in baffling
to throw into a state of mental uncertainty
the change in policy seems to have bewildered many of our customers
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Recent Examples of bewildering
Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 17 Mar. 2025
In a bewildering series of announcements last week, Trump slapped tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports, then delayed many of them for 30 days.
—Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2025
Merino wool’s versatility means there’s a bewildering array of blends and options to choose from.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 6 Mar. 2025
Such a promise has kept Tesla diehard customers in thrall for years (even while their patience is bewildering to the rest of us).
—Richard Bishop, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
The rising interest in beef tallow is bewildering to Christopher Gardner, PhD, a professor of medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine in California and a nutrition scientist at the Stanford Prevention Research Center.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 17 Mar. 2025
In a bewildering series of announcements last week, Trump slapped tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports, then delayed many of them for 30 days.
—Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2025
Merino wool’s versatility means there’s a bewildering array of blends and options to choose from.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 6 Mar. 2025
Such a promise has kept Tesla diehard customers in thrall for years (even while their patience is bewildering to the rest of us).
—Richard Bishop, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bewildering
Adjective
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Their silence is a bit perplexing, given that many of them claim to be focused on current events and trending topics.—
Christian Paz,
Vox,
14 Apr. 2025
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The Dodgers’ offense is more talented than the last 10 days have indicated, which makes this stretch all the more perplexing.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The baffling sight of the car inside the hangar came amid a larger expedition led by a team from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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In contrast with the often thoughtful use of space, the production is marred by a baffling design choice.—
Christian Lewis,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2025
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Researchers are particularly focused on unraveling the puzzling interplay between gas content, magma pressure and lava flow dynamics.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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Almost two years into his ordeal, Gould learned of an initiative at the National Institutes of Health that focuses on solving the country’s most puzzling medical cases.—
Jason Liebowitz,
The Atlantic,
2 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Timing Gaps: Traditional file transfers typically operate on rigid schedules—often daily or even weekly—creating frustrating delays between participant actions and results.—
Charlie Gautreaux,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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As for Arsenal, the Gunners endured a frustrating domestic campaign despite having made it through to the semifinals of the Champions League, while Manchester City has suffered an unlikely drop in form after winning four straight Premier League titles between 2021 and 2024.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
27 Apr. 2025
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The doc chronicles the events and tactics that transformed live performance from disorganized, low-fi events to international tours, arenas, and, eventually, into a global empire — and at 86 years old, Delsener is still at it, and remains a familiar presence at New York concerts.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2025
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The Bay Area’s NWSL side could be playing in a distracted and disorganized fashion, what with the active investigation into Montoya and the coaching staff that is hanging over their heads.—
Christian Babcock,
The Mercury News,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The role may not sound as glamorous as engineering or client acquisition, but without project managers--the glue that holds everything together--businesses would be completely unorganized, lose profits, and fall way behind customer expectations.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Brazil was sloppy and unorganized in defense, which allowed Argentina to attack effectively in transition.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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If readers are confused, consider yet again that Instagram could claim all of 30 million users when its acquisition was announced.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Those who lost their Medicaid health care reported being unaware or confused about how to report work hours.—
Phil Galewitz,
NPR,
15 Apr. 2025
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And Answers For Tuesday, April 8 Supposedly season 2 will start from scratch with those three leading it, and as such, should not be a disjointed as season 1 has been.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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And Seattle’s offensive line was so disjointed last season that a new, more experienced staff could — and should — produce a better product without a drastic change in personnel.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Bewildering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bewildering. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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