1
as in bewildered
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as in quizzical
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as in baffled
to throw into a state of mental uncertainty
it is the cause of the disease that puzzles doctors
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for puzzled
Adjective
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There were also problems connecting to the internet and to phone networks, leaving many bewildered and unable to obtain information.—
Catherine Porter,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025 -
Tornado is a bewildered Japanese girl (played by pop singer Kôki) who fights off a horde of white men, thieving gold vagabonds who represent both Anglo-Saxon and Anglo-Celtic ancestry.—
Armond White,
National Review,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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Other jurors appeared curious and quizzical, some looking at Cassie or jotting notes.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
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Team owner Shad Khan looked up with a quizzical expression.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Later the trailer features a scene of the director shooting bemused members of an Indigenous community.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
19 June 2025
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In the 10th game of the second set, Zverev was left bemused after a backhand from Davidovich Fokina was called in by the electronic line calling system.—
Matias Grez,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But despite that backing, most Americans are wary of the consequences.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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But even those vendors that are likely to still be in the mix remain wary.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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Don’t be surprised, however, if the Penguins trade other draft picks for the sake of moving up in the draft or acquiring NHL-ready players.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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At the height of this moment, in 2017, Johnson was surprised to see Roy Moore’s face on her TV.—
Alexis Okeowo,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
Adjective
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The prospect of higher inflation even as present data looks mild has led to a staredown between the Fed, which has advocated for a cautious approach on cutting interest rates in case tariffs do worsen inflation, and Trump, who has aggressively called for big cuts.—
Derek Saul,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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The project was hailed as a rare symbol of inter-Korean engagement during a period of cautious rapprochement.—
Mike Valerio,
CNN Money,
26 June 2025
Verb
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Many people get confused by these forms which contain code and jargon that rarely offer a clear explanation of anything.—
Steve Weisman,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Not to be confused with DEI training, skill building is a way to help people improve their communication skills, negotiation style and overall understanding of relevant topics, all while leveling up professionally.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes,
21 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Hostile or disapproving questions about a silly meme, however, would raise the bar for paranoid border defense to an absurd new level.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
25 June 2025
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TikTok is full of viral paranoid suggestions for ways to test your relationship and ludicrous theories about the One Way to know if any relationship will work.—
Jia Tolentino,
New Yorker,
23 June 2025
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“Puzzled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puzzled. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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