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
Verb
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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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What’s more, the double-stitched seams and baffle box design keep lumps at bay.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2025
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The owner shared a video of the car veering left, a video that has Tesla examiner’s baffled.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
25 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
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Cameron Lindsay, a former federal prison warden, was befuddled that Massey was locked in a first-floor cell of the facility, saying that his past warranted far more attention from corrections staff.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
29 May 2025
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Although you might be temporarily befuddled and overwhelmed, nothing will get in your way.—
Liz Simmons,
StyleCaster,
27 May 2025
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“Mystify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mystify. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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