as in to perplex
to throw into a state of mental uncertainty
an actor who's easily flummoxed by any changes in the script
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Recent Examples of flummox
No one is standing in front of her refrigerator, flummoxed as to where to put the milk.
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Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 14 Apr. 2025
The viral program was developed by DeepMind in 2020 and helped solve a mystery that had flummoxed biologists for 50 years.
—Hayden Field, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
Kevin Willard switched to zone defense midway through the first half, flummoxing Colorado State and giving his team a chance to rally.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 24 Mar. 2025
Pimblett seems flummoxed that Poirier’s plan is to have one more fight before retiring.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
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Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 14 Apr. 2025
The viral program was developed by DeepMind in 2020 and helped solve a mystery that had flummoxed biologists for 50 years.
—Hayden Field, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
Kevin Willard switched to zone defense midway through the first half, flummoxing Colorado State and giving his team a chance to rally.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 24 Mar. 2025
Pimblett seems flummoxed that Poirier’s plan is to have one more fight before retiring.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flummox
Verb
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There was one final thing that left St John perplexed.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
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The results achieved statistical significance in one part of the analysis but not in others, perplexing outside experts.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN,
19 Mar. 2025
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Babb acknowledged that the team was bewildered at the stunning turn of events.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
30 May 2025
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They were bewildered for me, and so was all the other staff.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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What’s more, the double-stitched seams and baffle box design keep lumps at bay.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2025
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The owner shared a video of the car veering left, a video that has Tesla examiner’s baffled.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
Verb
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Elections and Certifications Don’t confuse a benefit or B corporation with a B Corp.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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The measures are set to take effect on Monday and have left many Haitians confused.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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Poland said he’s been puzzled by Kennedy’s statements, too.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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The revelation sparked many more comments from people admitting they would be puzzled about how to pronounce it.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
1 June 2025
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Cameron Lindsay, a former federal prison warden, was befuddled that Massey was locked in a first-floor cell of the facility, saying that his past warranted far more attention from corrections staff.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
29 May 2025
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Although you might be temporarily befuddled and overwhelmed, nothing will get in your way.—
Liz Simmons,
StyleCaster,
27 May 2025
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“Flummox.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flummox. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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