as in to perplex
to throw into a state of mental uncertainty
we were mystified by the sudden changes in the tax code
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Recent Examples of mystify
The cosmic origins of heavy elements, like gold, have mystified scientists for decades.
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Morgan Severson, CNN Money, 6 May 2025
But many Americans are mystified by their three-digit FICO score.
—Brian Sloan, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2025
We’re mystified that Secretary Duffy continues to attack the work of the NYPD on a regular basis.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Further appending a detailed list of instructions about what not to bring would be mystifying.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2025
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Morgan Severson, CNN Money, 6 May 2025
But many Americans are mystified by their three-digit FICO score.
—Brian Sloan, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2025
We’re mystified that Secretary Duffy continues to attack the work of the NYPD on a regular basis.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Further appending a detailed list of instructions about what not to bring would be mystifying.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mystify
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There was one final thing that left St John perplexed.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
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The results achieved statistical significance in one part of the analysis but not in others, perplexing outside experts.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN,
19 Mar. 2025
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Elections and Certifications Don’t confuse a benefit or B corporation with a B Corp.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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The measures are set to take effect on Monday and have left many Haitians confused.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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Babb acknowledged that the team was bewildered at the stunning turn of events.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
30 May 2025
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They were bewildered for me, and so was all the other staff.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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How Harry has changed under the influence of Meghan Markle has been baffling both to the royal family and beyond.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2025
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So, for the club to be entertaining flogging, the one man who has bucked that trend is baffling.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Poland said he’s been puzzled by Kennedy’s statements, too.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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The revelation sparked many more comments from people admitting they would be puzzled about how to pronounce it.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
1 June 2025
Verb
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During a period of apocalyptic turmoil, Marty (Chiwetel Ejiofor), a teacher, and his ex-wife, Felicia (Karen Gillan), a nurse, are befuddled by the proliferation of numerous billboards, advertisements and TV ads thanking Charles Krantz — Chuck — for 39 great years.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
6 June 2025
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While that record was enabled by the spectacle of some befuddling late escapes, it also was achieved despite pivotal offensive injuries and, well, personnel miscalculations.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
23 May 2025
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“Mystify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mystify. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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