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as in baffles
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 discourages
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 frustrates
Start with the room that frustrates you most, identify what’s creating clutter and look for a single piece of furniture that solves two problems at once.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
The person at the cash register has to stop helping other customers to try and track down the booth owner, which holds up the line and frustrates everybody.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2026
Alesia and Mike’s constant absent-mindedness frustrates Jenna and Daisy.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2026
One result of the existing system is that vote tabulations in California go on for weeks, something that frustrates the public and the media, and, in the current atmosphere, helps fuel suspicion of electoral skullduggery.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Sports-rights fragmentation frustrates plenty of fans.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 23 Mar. 2026
The water allocation giving priority to agriculture frustrates Everglades advocates.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
Attending the esports-style SCC in London, The Athletic saw exactly how Nakamura frustrates some chess fans but helps make new ones.
—Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Usually the offseason frustrates me.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
The person at the cash register has to stop helping other customers to try and track down the booth owner, which holds up the line and frustrates everybody.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2026
Alesia and Mike’s constant absent-mindedness frustrates Jenna and Daisy.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2026
One result of the existing system is that vote tabulations in California go on for weeks, something that frustrates the public and the media, and, in the current atmosphere, helps fuel suspicion of electoral skullduggery.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Sports-rights fragmentation frustrates plenty of fans.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 23 Mar. 2026
The water allocation giving priority to agriculture frustrates Everglades advocates.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
Attending the esports-style SCC in London, The Athletic saw exactly how Nakamura frustrates some chess fans but helps make new ones.
—Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Usually the offseason frustrates me.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frustrates
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This baffles and outrages Angela, a protective mom who, with other parents, pushes back against Gabor using her math classroom as a forum for introducing the outside world’s worst actions.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
7 Apr. 2026
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His disaffection baffles his acquaintances and pains his tubercular wife (a superb Quinn Jackson), whose doctor (Lambert Tamin) has only contempt for her husband’s agonizing.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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Allowing more sunlight in also discourages the growth of mold.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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The women farmers say that the demanding nature of the work in the chile pepper fields discourages men.—
Suzanne Nuyen,
NPR,
20 Apr. 2026
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 May 2026
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Electronics are susceptible to temperature changes, and any dust that blocks outward air vents or hampers fresh air flow into the machine can cause real damage.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Duncan's supporters say the attempt by a majority white conservative Legislature to eliminate Duncan's job thwarts the will of voters in New Orleans, a predominantly Black Democratic hub in a red state.—
JACK BROOK,
ABC News,
4 May 2026
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Sam Houston comeback thwarts Irving Arlington Sam Houston scored three unanswered goals after trailing 2-0 in the first half against Irving on Friday night.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Mar. 2026
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The anti-caking coating that prevents cheese from sticking together also hinders cheese from blending or melting into other foods with ease.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2026
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Conversely, destructive energy hinders performance, breeds resentment, and stifles innovation.—
Rebecca Ahmed,
Big Think,
22 Apr. 2026
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Let go of whatever impedes your growth.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
28 Mar. 2026
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The weir prohibits the flow of saltwater into the lagoon and impedes the draining of sediment from the lagoon into the ocean.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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In addition, the bill prevents all law enforcement officers, including from the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, known as ICE, from wearing masks, except in limited situations.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
4 May 2026
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At the same time, the government should negotiate medication, services and treatment fees for all; this prevents price gouging.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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In response, Brennan balks at the idea — surely, Williams has experienced cooler things?—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
28 Feb. 2026
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Glushon balks at many of Raman’s positions, including her opposition to a law that allows the city to ban homeless people from the streets near schools.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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