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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
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.
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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
Made almost entirely from screen recordings and captures, Their Eyes frustrates the viewer’s desire to see beyond the digital interface.
—Farren Fei Yuan, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
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
Made almost entirely from screen recordings and captures, Their Eyes frustrates the viewer’s desire to see beyond the digital interface.
—Farren Fei Yuan, Artforum, 1 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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Introducing uncertainty into energy rates, financing and grid management threatens existing employers and discourages future investment — particularly for manufacturers, clean tech firms, health care providers and small businesses already struggling with high costs.—
Chris Cate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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The No Place for Hate initiative, which discourages bullying, celebrates diversity and teaches students how to treat others well.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That burden, along with the conventions of the true-crime genre, not to mention that of theater in service of a political point, sometimes hampers the interpretive space of the actors and the creative team, who have to spend a lot of their time getting the facts and the history across.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Apr. 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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Unless her future self thwarts the plan, Steiner will mail a copy of Empty Chair to her estranged relative in hopes of reconciliation.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In San Francisco, the city is modernizing its systems to ensure that, in the event of a disaster, nothing hinders the ability to communicate, coordinate, and respond.—
Max Darrow,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Exercise also reduces chronic inflammation in the brain, which hinders its ability to repair itself, Oye-Somefun said.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
NBC news,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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
Verb
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The seeds and surrounding juices inside uncooked tomatoes can be slightly bitter and astringent, so squeeze them out before chopping the flesh (this also prevents the sauce from getting too watery).—
Claire Saffitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Apr. 2026
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This prevents overcooking and ultimately results in juicier kebabs.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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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“Frustrates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frustrates. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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