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as in to thwart
to prevent from achieving a goal
a multitude of conflicting opinions frustrated me in my attempt to find a computer that best suits my needs
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as in to discourage
to lessen the courage or confidence of
challenge the math student, but don't frustrate him or her with overly difficult problems
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Recent Examples of frustrate
John Miranda, executive vice president at Jofran, is frustrated by rhetoric that has vilified importers like his.
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Matt Egan, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
Gharshin, the 50-year-old health worker, said what frustrated her was that the conservative Afghan traditions - alongside the Taliban's rules - meant that women could not be attended to except by other women.
—NPR, 14 Oct. 2025
In his postgame news conference, McGuire acknowledged that both he and Leipold were frustrated by the situation.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2025
How to watch Fans who were frustrated by Friday’s online streaming experience will be pleased to see Wednesday’s game on NBC Sports California.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2025
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Matt Egan, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
Gharshin, the 50-year-old health worker, said what frustrated her was that the conservative Afghan traditions - alongside the Taliban's rules - meant that women could not be attended to except by other women.
—NPR, 14 Oct. 2025
In his postgame news conference, McGuire acknowledged that both he and Leipold were frustrated by the situation.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2025
How to watch Fans who were frustrated by Friday’s online streaming experience will be pleased to see Wednesday’s game on NBC Sports California.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frustrate
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Most of those aerial attacks were thwarted by Ukraine or otherwise failed, the air force said.—
Lilia Geho,
ABC News,
16 Oct. 2025
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Evans said he wasn’t thwarted by the brand’s adoption among Robinson and other political figures because of their lowbrow tastes.—
Steve Salter,
CNN Money,
15 Oct. 2025
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That same year, millions of plaintiffs filed an antitrust class action lawsuit seeking over $1 billion in damages that alleged Sutter Health overcharged customers and companies for health care bills and discouraged clients from using other lower-cost services.—
Kyle Martin,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, Beijing has reportedly been discouraging local firms from buying Nvidia chips.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
10 Oct. 2025
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Oct. 2025
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With injuries and inconsistency hampering the wide receiver corps, the Commanders are set to host former Tennessee Titans first-round draft pick Treylon Burks.—
Josh Buckhalter,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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But the immediacy around these conversations about the Titans are baffling to me.—
Nick Suss,
Nashville Tennessean,
13 Oct. 2025
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And suddenly, Glenn and the Jets headed to halftime without running a play in the nearly 40 seconds at their disposal, a move that baffled both their loyalists in New Jersey and the Broncos’ sideline across the pond.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
12 Oct. 2025
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However, Powell said that would be a mistake and would hinder the Fed's ability to carry out policy.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
14 Oct. 2025
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Many complications hinder the process, including Israeli opposition to a Palestinian state, expanding Jewish settlements in the West Bank, the ongoing Gaza conflict, and an aging and corrupt Palestinian leadership, which the US and other Arab nations say requires reform.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
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Trump characterized the cities as in crisis and accused leaders of impeding immigration operations.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
9 Oct. 2025
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Alas, the roster should not impede them from pulling off this feat.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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These suburban residents hope that vigilance will prevent the process of neighbourhood change from beginning.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Oct. 2025
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While the administration frames it as a measure to prevent misuse, the policy raises questions about the consequences for migrants.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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Girls cross country In a Mid-Wach tri-meet, Ayer Shirley (9-0, 6-0 Mid-Wach D) remained undefeated after defeating host Clinton, 15-50, and Bay Path, 22-32.—
Kristina Banahan,
Boston Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
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The debate was one of his last chances to try to convince voters that going with Mamdani, who already defeated the once-powerful governor in the primary this summer, would be a mistake.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Frustrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frustrate. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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