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as in to interest
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 to bewilder
to throw into a state of mental uncertainty
the stage mishap momentarily bemused the actress
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Recent Examples of bemuse
The Knicks could only shake their heads, bemused by the disconnect between Suggs’ aggressive play and his apparent disbelief in the foul.
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 15 Dec. 2024
Mike Piazza still seems bemused by the twists of fate in 1998 and beyond that have turned him into a franchise icon.
—Jerry Beach, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
The main still from the film — taken from the film’s opening scene and on show in Cannes — sees Chardy in car wearing a sparkling sci-fi headpiece, which bemused her son.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
But for now, Bo-Katan seems mostly bemused by Mando's faith in his cult.
—Lauren Morgan, EW.com, 8 Mar. 2023
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 15 Dec. 2024
Mike Piazza still seems bemused by the twists of fate in 1998 and beyond that have turned him into a franchise icon.
—Jerry Beach, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
The main still from the film — taken from the film’s opening scene and on show in Cannes — sees Chardy in car wearing a sparkling sci-fi headpiece, which bemused her son.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
But for now, Bo-Katan seems mostly bemused by Mando's faith in his cult.
—Lauren Morgan, EW.com, 8 Mar. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bemuse
Verb
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Terrible track in a city that has nothing that interests me.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Which extracurricular activities interest you most?—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
23 Apr. 2025
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These reactions are just the tip of the iceberg, as the football world continues to be bewildered at Sanders being available heading into the fourth round on Saturday.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Across the street, her husband Steve, who nursed Molly through her first fight with breast cancer a few years earlier, sits bewildered in the office of their couples therapist.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
27 Mar. 2025
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Whether you’re drawn to the story of the Titanic, intrigued by the legacy of The Troubles, or simply want to soak up the buzz of a city rapidly reinventing itself, Belfast delivers one of the most thought-provoking port days in the British Isles.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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One team that intrigues me: UC Santa Barbara, coming off a couple of slightly down years under Joe Pasternack, now boasting the No. 3 mid-major transfer class per EvanMiya.com. That includes former UConn (and Saint Mary’s) point guard Aidan Mahaney and former Baylor (and Utah) guard Miro Little.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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But there are differences that can leave college fans perplexed, like when productive and highly decorated players tumble down the draft board.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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This abrupt conclusion to their title reign left many fans perplexed, questioning the logic behind their initial victory.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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The concept fascinated me—creating designs and selling custom products without needing to manage inventory.—
Sarim Nadeem,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
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Hobbyist diver Dom Robinson has spent the past three decades exploring shipwrecks, which have fascinated him since childhood.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
2 May 2025
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And when the series takes an occasional serious turn, you'll just be confused.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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However, simply getting older doesn’t equate to consistently missing bills or appointments, having a hard time speaking with people, or feeling lost or confused in places that are familiar to you.—
Alisa Hrustic,
SELF,
1 May 2025
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To his credit, Shepard took the entire situation on that January Armchair Expert episode in stride, even showing off his blue elephant-print boxers to the cameras to properly immerse the audience in the experience.—
Emlyn Travis,
EW.com,
2 May 2025
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The Panorama, a temporary exhibition in place while the Pergamon Museum, one of the six buildings on the island, undergoes renovation, immerses visitors in an enormous artwork that depicts the ancient city of Pergamon in 129 A.D.—
Valeriya Safronova,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Since then, little information has surfaced, and the case continues to baffle investigators.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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But even to those who had inside information, the Zimmermann note was baffling.—
Timothy W. Ryback,
The Atlantic,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Bemuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bemuse. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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