as in bewildered
suffering from mental confusion
new federal regulations that the easily bemused should make no attempt to read and understand
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as in intrigued
to hold the attention of
a public that seemed more bemused by the shenanigans of celebrities than by a war being waged half a world away
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as in puzzled
to throw into a state of mental uncertainty
the stage mishap momentarily bemused the actress
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Recent Examples of bemused
San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 June 2024
The contrast between Blethyn’s Cynthia, all twitching nerves, emotionally raw and vulnerable, and the calm, restrained, often bemused performance of Jean-Baptiste as Hortense forms the emotional core of the film.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Oct. 2024
At the dining table in Turin, L. seemed bemused by all the attention, and said little.
—D. T. Max, The New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2024
In the period where Boone and Cole provided differing accounts, the Red Sox seemed upset about Devers getting hit by a pitch and then bemused about the odd free pass, especially during the seven or eight minutes the slugger spoke.
—Larry Fleisher, Forbes, 14 Sep. 2024
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Adjective
As Li’s motorcade emerged from the airport, drumming, chanting and singing from those assembled greeted the leader, prompting questions from bemused retail workers arriving to open nearby stores.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 June 2024
The contrast between Blethyn’s Cynthia, all twitching nerves, emotionally raw and vulnerable, and the calm, restrained, often bemused performance of Jean-Baptiste as Hortense forms the emotional core of the film.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Oct. 2024
At the dining table in Turin, L. seemed bemused by all the attention, and said little.
—D. T. Max, The New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2024
In the period where Boone and Cole provided differing accounts, the Red Sox seemed upset about Devers getting hit by a pitch and then bemused about the odd free pass, especially during the seven or eight minutes the slugger spoke.
—Larry Fleisher, Forbes, 14 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bemused
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The clip received more than 3,900 shares and 4.1 million views on X. In the footage a young girl dressed in pink walks along the chilled aisle of a superstore, throwing products as bewildered customers look on.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
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In May, police officers in the town of Lufkin, Texas responded to a bewildered call about a pair of kangaroos that were on the loose.Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 19 Oct. 2024
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But the Mets had indicated to Holmes during their meeting with him that they were intrigued by his potential as a starting pitcher.Will Sammon, The Athletic, 7 Dec. 2024
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If the hostel employee was intrigued by this unidentified man, then so were many others who caught a better glimpse of him.Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 5 Dec. 2024
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On defense, Kurtz recalled jumping up to intercept a pass and being popped by an IMG player on the way down, leaving him dazed and dizzy.Kenny Jacoby, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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The Terps received help from an opponent that looked dazed and bruised in that opening frame.Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 5 Dec. 2024
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The headlines are still coming thick and fast, pushing advice on a user base now equal parts concerned and confused.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Befuddling sales processes, complex product offerings, and a lack of business transparency have left people feeling more confused than protected in outdated models that don't empower consumers to choose for themselves.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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As a young child, Johnson was fascinated by books.Calvin Tomkins, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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Scientists have been fascinated by hailstone formation for decades, specifically how these icy spheres develop inside storm clouds.Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 6 Dec. 2024
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Huckabee has advocated for Israel to annex parts of the West Bank, which Israel occupied in 1967, and has backed Israeli settlers in the territory.Sara Dorn, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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In early 2023, Greenpeace activists boarded and occupied a Shell floating production, storage and offloading vessel while it was being transported in the Atlantic Ocean.Chloe Taylor,Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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Accidents are on the rise: The number and severity of collisions have gone up, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, fueled by more distracted driving and rising speed limits.Liz Knueven, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2024
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But Russia’s commitment to Syria has not actually wavered, and Russia is not really distracted.Nicole Grajewski, The Atlantic, 3 Dec. 2024
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And they should be immersed in the interviewing process to find the best person for the job.Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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With the ability to see through the eyes of the robot, hear its environment, and even talk in their own voice, operators are fully immersed.Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Bemused.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bemused. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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