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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
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
His fervor for society pleases his mother Violet (Ruth Gemmell), but also frustrates her to the point of squeezing Penelope for information.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
That just frustrates me incredibly.
—Angus Chen, STAT, 8 Jan. 2026
Their research isn’t finished yet, which sometimes frustrates residents, Wang said.
—Jack Prator, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2026
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
His fervor for society pleases his mother Violet (Ruth Gemmell), but also frustrates her to the point of squeezing Penelope for information.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
That just frustrates me incredibly.
—Angus Chen, STAT, 8 Jan. 2026
Their research isn’t finished yet, which sometimes frustrates residents, Wang said.
—Jack Prator, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frustrates
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The move baffles health care advocates and Medicaid experts.—
Daniel Chang,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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Mount predator baffles and guards to the pole or tree during installation.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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Critics like López-Owens see it as a prime example of how the establishment discourages new voices from getting involved.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
26 Mar. 2026
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The blueprint also discourages Congress from taking up AI copyright issues.—
Hayden Field,
The Verge,
20 Mar. 2026
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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,
17 Mar. 2026
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 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
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The instruments used to make antimatter create interference that hinders its study.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
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Traveling back across the ocean also hinders preparation for the following week.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
17 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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This gross oversight, which is largely due to a lack of financial backing, impedes reproductive health for everyone.—
Kenneth H. Mayer,
STAT,
27 Feb. 2026
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The goal of this new chip is to solve the cable problem at sites like Fukushima Daiichi, where restrictive wiring currently prevents multiple robots from working efficiently in hazardous areas.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
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The way the deal is currently structured prevents them from exercising influence over the governance or management of the combined company.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
23 Mar. 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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