MAZED Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

mazed

verb

past tense of maze

as in puzzled

to throw into a state of mental uncertainty I'm completely mazed by the multitude of plans for health insurance

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Tempo coach Sandy Brondello seemed puzzled by the absence of violet.

— Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026
Analysts were puzzled by both the news itself, as well as the timing of it.

— Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of puzzled

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She is baffled by the way her friends Moe and Fumina rail against their parents, especially when Yuko is always holding back at home, forever walking on eggshells.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2026
Al Roker was baffled to come face to face with his doppelgänger on the Today show plaza.

— Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of baffled

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Republicans use metaphor to turn unpopular policies into perky catchphrases, leaving Democrats bewildered.

— Richard Yanowitch, Mercury News, 29 July 2026
In Texas, Spain bewildered France, neutralising what has looked like the most formidable attack in the tournament.

— Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 18 July 2026

Definition of bewildered

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Fujimoto, whose great-great-grandparents helped found Chinatown generations ago, said he is confused by the hold-up.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026
It’s labeled in their inventory so it’s not confused for an original, but adds their own touch to their trove.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of confused

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The Brazil midfielder has expressed a desire to join Arsenal, but Newcastle did not want to sell him this summer and have been perplexed by the lack of direct contact from the London club.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 5 Aug. 2026
Workers at Doherty Staffing Solutions were perplexed when strangers started calling the office in response to recruitment texts — texts the firm never sent.

— Bill Lukitsch, Boston Herald, 13 July 2026

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