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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
That doesn’t always come in the form of on-court minutes, which frustrates segments of the fan base.
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Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 14 Oct. 2025
This inconsistency frustrates drivers and reduces their confidence in public charging networks, further slowing EV adoption.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2025
Naturally, this frustrates Marshall, not for himself, but for the countless players who lives who dedicate their lives to servicing others in need.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
This is part of a business model that has worked for TCU’s regular-season record, but increasingly frustrates fans who want to see a decent matchup in September.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Sep. 2025
The sharp jump in investor activity is likely due to their financial strength, which can often combat the state’s legendary low affordability that frustrates the common house hunter.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 11 Sep. 2025
Pay opacity frequently frustrates job seekers and may point to inequities within the company.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
This imbalance frustrates Delhi but also underscores why cutting ties is not realistic.
—Spriha Srivastava, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
As a riff on the British whodunit, Columbus’ film is simply a cozy, and perhaps an all too simple, affair — nothing more than a jigsaw puzzle that neither challenges nor frustrates, but only passively entertains.
—Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 22 Aug. 2025
Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 14 Oct. 2025
This inconsistency frustrates drivers and reduces their confidence in public charging networks, further slowing EV adoption.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2025
Naturally, this frustrates Marshall, not for himself, but for the countless players who lives who dedicate their lives to servicing others in need.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
This is part of a business model that has worked for TCU’s regular-season record, but increasingly frustrates fans who want to see a decent matchup in September.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Sep. 2025
The sharp jump in investor activity is likely due to their financial strength, which can often combat the state’s legendary low affordability that frustrates the common house hunter.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 11 Sep. 2025
Pay opacity frequently frustrates job seekers and may point to inequities within the company.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
This imbalance frustrates Delhi but also underscores why cutting ties is not realistic.
—Spriha Srivastava, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
As a riff on the British whodunit, Columbus’ film is simply a cozy, and perhaps an all too simple, affair — nothing more than a jigsaw puzzle that neither challenges nor frustrates, but only passively entertains.
—Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frustrates
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Take the quiz here … DUGOUT SECRETS – Mysterious wooden canoe found after Hurricane Ian still baffles experts three years later.—
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FOXNews.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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One case that still baffles is the macabre story of Virginia McCullough, who killed her parents for their money – and then lived with their bodies for four years.—
KC Baker,
People.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The movement's website explicitly discourages participants from bringing weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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Luckily, lots of matcha cups also come with a whisk holder, which discourages bacteria formation—like this handmade set that will easily fit in with your robust collection of Italian splatterware.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
10 Oct. 2025
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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What truly hampers Regretting You is its inescapable unoriginality, its plodding, uninventive, unthoughtful attempts at swoon and heartbreak.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Oct. 2025
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Officials have argued the government shutdown hinders the Department of Agriculture's ability to distribute additional dollars.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Oct. 2025
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Inertia hinders many consumers from seeking out higher rates.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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If a mental image only impedes the human’s process of emulation, why should her mindedness make Celmins’s web less natural than the spider’s?—
Harmon Siegel,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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Let go of whatever impedes your growth and progress.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
23 Sep. 2025
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Le Creuset Stoneware Heritage Rectangular Dish This baking dish is crafted from durable stone that maintains even temperatures and prevents scorching.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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Nishimura’s team described the process as a biological trade-off between aging and cancer — but that doesn't mean gray hair prevents cancer.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Grace Penn balks at how dangerous sending an American submarine into English waters would be, and Hal, after asking Kate to leave, tells Grace that there’s a way to make this work.—
Trish Deitch,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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If so, but your bank account balks at such a journey, just binge all six episodes of Prime’s latest mood quencher.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Frustrates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frustrates. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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