flusters 1 of 2

plural of fluster

flusters

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of fluster

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for flusters
Noun
  • For many, the glamour of it all seemed to be gone, replaced with a glossy series of embarrassments.
    Lyz Lenz, Rolling Stone, 16 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Typically caused by a sensitive immune system — which confuses innocuous bacteria for harmful pathogens — symptoms include fever, fatigue, abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, loss of appetite and weight loss, anemia, skin changes, arthritis and more.
    Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
  • The disinformation pushed by these types of influencers confuses audiences, leaves them less informed, and erodes trust in actual journalism.
    Taylor Lorenz, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Wear them with your favorite workout set before an early morning class or with wide-leg sweats and a hoodie while dashing to catch your flight.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Styled with crew socks and sweats?
    Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Meanwhile, hiccups and upsets to technology, to your work routine or when dealing with a pet might occur.
    Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Continue reading … FROM FOX SPORTS – A week of upsets and close wins propelled a new NFL team to the top of the latest edition of Tom Brady's power rankings.
    Staff, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Senate Republicans are preparing a new package to support Ukraine’s defense and polling that shows support for this move gives lawmakers political cover, as a decision over whether to provide Kyiv with Tomahawk missiles rattles Kremlin propagandists.
    Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
  • So, there are different levels of types of activity, but some of the more common signs include, for example, a door that rattles and there's not a breeze or something causing it.
    Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Why ban books, Postman asked, if no one bothers to read them?
    Time, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
  • What bothers her most is how the refusal seemed to change her brother’s behavior.
    Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
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