- present participle of puzzle.
puzzling
Example Sentences
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Speaking of parks, it’s inconsistent and puzzling that the museum’s beautiful park, which edges right up to the building, can be entered without having to also pass through security.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
The puzzling part is how strong the genetic case looks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
These events remain puzzling and require follow-up research.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 30, 2026
Kelly pulls out his phone to show me a video of a woman whose account is dedicated to sharing puzzling life advice while she appears under an extreme beauty filter.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
His cracked and scaly skin sagged in puzzling places.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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