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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
What frustrates me is when the CTA isn’t there.
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Chicago Tribune,
9 June 2026
Part of what fascinates and frustrates as regards Ginsberg is that for all of those thick anthologies, propriety forces me to concede that many of the poems simply aren’t that good.
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Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
Every customer service call, chatbot exchange, product review, email, and digital interaction contains insight into what customers expect, what frustrates them, and what ultimately builds loyalty.
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Gary Drenik,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Blackstone tends to put their grease trap holes at the back of the cooktops, which always frustrates me since much of the oil pools in the front.
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Jennifer Zyman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 May 2026
Given Moulin’s stonewalling, Barbie’s game of cat-and-mouse is going nowhere, which frustrates the hell out of him.
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Damon Wise,
Deadline,
18 May 2026
When the cityscape frustrates urban photographers with uneven terrain or limited spaces, photographic gear company Silence Corner strikes back with the Viperpod – a hybrid tripod designed to hang anywhere in seconds for unencumbered solo shooting.
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Shirl Leigh
may 06,
New Atlas,
6 May 2026
What frustrates me is that the Board has invoked emergency powers for rent policy while failing to declare an actual public health emergency for unsheltered homelessness — the one domain where the legal, moral, and practical case is overwhelming.
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Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
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
Chicago Tribune,
9 June 2026
Part of what fascinates and frustrates as regards Ginsberg is that for all of those thick anthologies, propriety forces me to concede that many of the poems simply aren’t that good.
—
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
Every customer service call, chatbot exchange, product review, email, and digital interaction contains insight into what customers expect, what frustrates them, and what ultimately builds loyalty.
—
Gary Drenik,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Blackstone tends to put their grease trap holes at the back of the cooktops, which always frustrates me since much of the oil pools in the front.
—
Jennifer Zyman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 May 2026
Given Moulin’s stonewalling, Barbie’s game of cat-and-mouse is going nowhere, which frustrates the hell out of him.
—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
18 May 2026
When the cityscape frustrates urban photographers with uneven terrain or limited spaces, photographic gear company Silence Corner strikes back with the Viperpod – a hybrid tripod designed to hang anywhere in seconds for unencumbered solo shooting.
—
Shirl Leigh
may 06,
New Atlas,
6 May 2026
What frustrates me is that the Board has invoked emergency powers for rent policy while failing to declare an actual public health emergency for unsheltered homelessness — the one domain where the legal, moral, and practical case is overwhelming.
—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
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.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frustrates
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Using humane methods like squirrel baffles and tree nets can effectively keep squirrels out of your fruit trees.
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Multiple baffles within the bladder help keep the liquid from sloshing around excessively, while a wide waterproof zipper across the top makes for easy filling, cleaning, and adding of electrolytes.
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The lengthy delay to the funeral has raised questions about how Khamenei's remains have been preserved, as Islamic tradition, anaylsts say, generally calls for prompt burial and discourages chemical embalming.
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Bell on Wednesday reaffirmed his support for Florida’s institutional neutrality policies, which discourages university leaders from taking official positions on political issues in an effort to avoid chilling debate among students and faculty.
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.
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In this way, immigration enforcement policy thwarts reproductive autonomy.
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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.
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This systemic lack of dedicated time for preparation and collaboration undermines school improvement efforts, makes the teaching profession less attractive, and directly hinders high-quality instruction.
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This is due, in large part, to expectations of a strong El Niño, which traditionally hinders storm development.
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Human existence senses that something impedes it from subsisting.
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While the technology assists in officiating and enhances live broadcasts, those sensors can also add uneven mass distribution that impedes a ball's movement in the air.
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Outline a proposal, then schedule a brief meeting to align expectations with a manager, because clarity now prevents heavier repairs later.
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The active ingredient, proanthocyanidins, prevents UTIs by counteracting bacteria.
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Perhaps there's a fussy Phillies fan in footy pajamas who balks at the twice-daily ritual but might be more inclined to brush because Harper does it, as well.
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In response, Brennan balks at the idea — surely, Williams has experienced cooler things?
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“Frustrates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frustrates. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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