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as in confuses
to throw into a state of self-conscious distress
the modest young soldiers were embarrassed by the public praise for their heroism
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as in impedes
to create difficulty for the work or activity of
a lot of this paperwork is unnecessary and just embarrasses the organization
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as in complicates
to make complex or difficult
claims that the new government regulations will needlessly embarrass the operations of small businesses in the state
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Recent Examples of embarrasses
Graft inquiry embarrasses Zelensky Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office said in a Telegram announcement that the investigation into Yermak is ongoing.
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Hanna Arhirova,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Now the technology embarrasses an umpire even more than a player could, and what’s the recourse?
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Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
But the stunt goes south as Wooley turns out to be an unabashed bigot who embarrasses the show and gets scolded by the host.
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Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
Their team might need the firmer assessment that challenges pride and even embarrasses, then the next year's group might need a lighter touch.
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ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
There, the father of the bride gets too drunk and embarrasses himself.
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Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Dec. 2025
Hanna Arhirova,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Now the technology embarrasses an umpire even more than a player could, and what’s the recourse?
—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
But the stunt goes south as Wooley turns out to be an unabashed bigot who embarrasses the show and gets scolded by the host.
—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
Their team might need the firmer assessment that challenges pride and even embarrasses, then the next year's group might need a lighter touch.
—
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
There, the father of the bride gets too drunk and embarrasses himself.
—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embarrasses
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But nobody confuses Harvard Extension School classes with the real thing.
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If a neighbor or sibling confuses the thread, summarize and invite a decision.
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Human existence senses that something impedes it from subsisting.
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While the technology assists in officiating and enhances live broadcasts, those sensors can also add uneven mass distribution that impedes a ball's movement in the air.
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By utilizing a platform that provides a One Experience for data, networking, and security, IT teams reduce the variability that traditionally complicates Day 0 and Day 2 operations.
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For Tokyo, that complicates the effectiveness of any unilateral intervention.
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Nothing flusters her except dogs barking, and as the story unfolds the reason is easily surmised.
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This systemic lack of dedicated time for preparation and collaboration undermines school improvement efforts, makes the teaching profession less attractive, and directly hinders high-quality instruction.
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This is due, in large part, to expectations of a strong El Niño, which traditionally hinders storm development.
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But the unknown in that equation is what perplexes the Mavericks and has the team stuck for now.
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What bothers me is the foot-dragging, the spinning in circles, the slow degradation of these characters into annoying stereotypes.
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What bothers me is the implication of a Labubu National Team full of these things.
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.
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“Embarrasses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embarrasses. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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