as in to perplex
to throw into a state of mental uncertainty
the change in policy seems to have bewildered many of our customers
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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 bewilder
Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Across the street, her husband Steve, who nursed Molly through her first fight with breast cancer a few years earlier, sits bewildered in the office of their couples therapist.
—Judy Berman, Time, 27 Mar. 2025
Erin Doherty, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2025
The ominous thriller received a second trailer on Tuesday (April 1) as the Toronto singer/actor took viewers further into his bewildering odyssey.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 1 Apr. 2025
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Verb
These reactions are just the tip of the iceberg, as the football world continues to be bewildered at Sanders being available heading into the fourth round on Saturday.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Across the street, her husband Steve, who nursed Molly through her first fight with breast cancer a few years earlier, sits bewildered in the office of their couples therapist.
—Judy Berman, Time, 27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
The formula at the core of President Donald Trump’s tariff announcement that continues to rattle markets is bewildering economists, who say it is based on flawed assumptions.
—Erin Doherty, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2025
The ominous thriller received a second trailer on Tuesday (April 1) as the Toronto singer/actor took viewers further into his bewildering odyssey.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bewilder
Adjective
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His insight and unconventional approach to understanding human behavior lead him and the team on a series of intense, unexpected journeys to solve illogical puzzles and perplexing mysteries.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
9 May 2025
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For economists, America’s organ shortage is a perplexing public health problem.—
Steven Levitt,
Boston Herald,
6 May 2025
Adjective
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This was baffling to many observers, including this one, and was widely ridiculed, even receiving a friendly jab from rival, Peacock.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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There’s also the return of Esai Morales as the mustache-twirling villain whose motivation is as baffling as the Entity itself.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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In the early 2000s, marine biologists first noticed a puzzling pattern.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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The sad story of Alex Verdugo was one of the most puzzling dramas of the MLB offseason.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Technical glitches and changing rules are frustrating borrowers trying to plan.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Cleveland head coach Kenny Atkinson spoke about the frustrating Game 2 loss, revealing a big regret that led to the defeat.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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As each attendee enters and takes off their shoes and adds them to the disorganized pile near the front of the door, a host asks them their intention for the evening.—
Lina Abascal,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2025
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Gilroy’s dark wit has been used sparingly in Andor, but the sniping in between the disorganized sorta-rebels is a comic highlight.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Vulture,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Opponents were caught unorganized and unprepared for a stunning initial torrent of actions, firings of workers, cancellations of programs and abolition of organizations established by Congress over many decades.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
16 Feb. 2025
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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
Adjective
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The two ‘deals’ have left tariff policy more confused than ever, argues columnist Michael Hiltzik.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2025
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Pew found 55% of Republicans are confused about the information out there on climate change--but this was also true for 39% of Democrats.—
Robert G. Eccles,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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The new spot shows of Riri Williams, architect of a new, Stark-like suit in the wake of his death, though with seemingly no connection to the man, nor did their stories overlap when the character first introduced in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, as a disjointed part of that film.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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The Raptors have tried and looked a bit disjointed.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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“Bewilder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bewilder. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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