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as in to frustrate
to prevent from achieving a goal
the language barrier baffled everyone and discouraged us from attempting another teleconference
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as in to perplex
to throw into a state of mental uncertainty
she was baffled by the wording of the clause in the insurance policy
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Recent Examples of baffle
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Known as the Galactic Center Excess, a spherical gamma-ray glow extending out for thousands of light-years from the core of our galaxy, this high-energy light has baffled researchers for over a decade.
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Robert Lea,
Space.com,
21 June 2026
Carolyn Schwaar,
Forbes.com,
25 Mar. 2026
Unlike many baffle-box down duvets, this one is conveniently machine-washable and allergen-free.
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Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2026
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Verb
His mother, Ahmani Hicks, describes him as a kid who loved sports, and she's baffled as to why her son was targeted.
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Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Known as the Galactic Center Excess, a spherical gamma-ray glow extending out for thousands of light-years from the core of our galaxy, this high-energy light has baffled researchers for over a decade.
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Robert Lea,
Space.com,
21 June 2026
Noun
Where traditional manufacturing limited baffle designs to a handful of repeatable geometries, additive manufacturing opens the door to near-infinite options.
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Carolyn Schwaar,
Forbes.com,
25 Mar. 2026
Unlike many baffle-box down duvets, this one is conveniently machine-washable and allergen-free.
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Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2026
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Verb
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Belgium looked limited and frustrated, with Leandro Trossard and Youri Tielemans heading into the second-half hydration break in the middle of an angry argument.
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Its young people are increasingly educated and ambitious but many are frustrated over fierce competition for limited jobs.
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And Wednesday’s doubleheader — thanks to a Monday rainout that perplexed Counsell — certainly didn’t help the pitching staff.
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Sometimes those editing swings make sense, like incorporating more social-media posts and group chats, but other times the stylistic choices simply perplex.
Noun
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The dealers will inspect and repair or replace the fender flares as necessary, free of charge, as part of the recall remedy, NHTSA said.
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Separately, Ford is also recalling 36,046 Bronco vehicles with model years 2022 to 2026 because the fender flares may be improperly secured and can fall off, creating a hazard for drivers, the NHTSA said.
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For three years straight, he’s kept up a pace that bewilders the industry’s leading comics.
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The narrator and his wife find that their attachment to the charismatic and cryptic Chibi grows with the cat’s increasing visits, in a way that bewilders them but somehow bonds them closer together.
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Full-back massage seat cushion with deep-kneading massage nodes, adjustable heat, vibration and customizable intensity turns any chair into a relaxation destination.
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Pairing him with Maxey, Philadelphia has two of the conference’s most dynamic players, while also giving Embiid a cushion to try and get his body right throughout the regular season.
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That is important because a boxy robotaxi that can drive both ways may confuse pedestrians, cyclists or other drivers.
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One of the biggest mistakes students make is confusing a loan approval with an affordability recommendation.
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Defense stocks have enjoyed a bumper year in 2026, as conflicts from Ukraine to Iran increase demand for munitions worldwide.
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The debut Elora neatly brings together a white RV box and a white chassis, offsetting all that brightness with numerous windows enclosed by black surrounds matching the Promaster front bumper.
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Stock Chart IconStock chart icon Gold not glittering As for gold, while the yellow metal has traditionally been sought out by kings and paupers throughout history alike, the anaemic gold price has puzzled experts.
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When Hilary Streever relayed the agents' message to David, he was puzzled.
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“Baffle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baffle. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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