1
as in confusions
a state of mental uncertainty
her explanation did little to relieve his puzzlement
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2
as in mysteries
something hard to understand or explain
the whole situation remains a puzzlement to everyone who was there
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Noun
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Before the Lost Weekend, John and Yoko had their New York Year — turning their personal confusions into beautifully vivid moments of rage and pain.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
14 Oct. 2025 -
Other confusions make for a long day for those who orbit around their lives, especially when each must confront the other’s love interest.—
Kirk Honeycutt,
HollywoodReporter,
12 July 2025
Noun
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Easily recognizable by her orange turtleneck and thick-rimmed glasses, Velma is known for her quick wit, keen eye for detail and ability to solve even the trickiest mysteries.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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Neurological mysteries, immaculate conception, exposure therapy, a natural-birth cult (cults!—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
14 June 2026
Noun
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And fogs are closer to us than clouds.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
31 May 2026
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Over-the-counter pesticides and fogs will not do the job.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Meghan Markle's father—regularly maligned by her online supporters—has been one of the major enigmas surrounding her childhood.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Dec. 2025
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Further enigmas can be found elsewhere on public lands, including within state parks, recreational areas, and more.—
Mike Bezemek,
Outside,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Scratched carpets are buried under tangles of wires and computing gear.—
Kim Tong-Hyung,
Fortune,
12 May 2026
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Scratched carpets are buried under tangles of wires and computing gear.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 May 2026
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“Puzzlements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puzzlements. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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