befuddled
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One zoomer Republican operative in Washington was befuddled at how Butterworth’s had become such a destination: “A bunch of conservatives just decided it would be our place and I don’t understand why.”
From Slate • Mar. 10, 2026
The exit unwound a transaction that befuddled shareholders and led to a steep selloff in Masimo shares.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026
Amorim tinkered his system once more to try and turn the tide, but his substitution of Casemiro left the Brazilian befuddled.
From Barron's • Dec. 26, 2025
Not so much for the team he repeatedly befuddled.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 9, 2025
“Just what is going on?” the poor, honest abbot demanded, utterly befuddled now.
From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz
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The New SAT: Words to Capture Tone
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