puzzle

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verb

puz·zle ˈpə-zəl How to pronounce puzzle (audio)

puzzled; puzzling ˈpə-zə-liŋ How to pronounce puzzle (audio)

ˈpəz-liŋ

transitive verb

: to offer or represent to (someone) a problem difficult to solve or a situation difficult to resolve : challenge mentally

also : to exert (oneself, one's mind, etc.) over such a problem or situation

they puzzled their wits to find a solution

archaic : complicate, entangle

: to solve with difficulty or ingenuity

puzzle out an answer to a riddle

intransitive verb

: to be uncertain as to action or choice

: to attempt a solution of a puzzle by guesswork or experiment

puzzle over the mystery

puzzler

ˈpə-zə-lər How to pronounce puzzle (audio)

ˈpəz-lər

noun

Example Sentences

Verb The cause of the accident has puzzled investigators. it is the cause of the disease that puzzles doctors Noun a book of puns, riddles, and puzzles the final fate of the colonists at Roanoke remains a puzzle to this very day

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

As a result of all of the things Frieden is describing, our current data collection and reporting system leaves important information fractured into dozens of states and territories, and thousands of county pieces for the CDC to puzzle together.

Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN, 31 July 2022 The sons immediately start trying to puzzle out the reason, and even the point, of their parents’ imminent split.

Don Aucoin, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Aug. 2022 While there are still answers to puzzle out about what, exactly, the partition means to each Ms. Marvel character, Sana provided an early hint in speaking of her past.

Paul Schrodt, Men's Health, 6 July 2022 The week has ended, the weekend has arrived and another Wordle is here to puzzle our brains a bit—though like yesterday’s word, this one isn’t too tough.

Erik Kain, Forbes, 14 May 2022 The engagement that Krymov and company seek is for all of us to puzzle out together what urgent role theater can perform at a chaotic moment such as this.

Washington Post, 17 Apr. 2022 The translators are stunned when the author undergoes an otherworldly transformation and disappears into the forest, leaving them alone to puzzle out what her new novel means.

New York Times, 11 Feb. 2022 The solution, Stuef says, is tied far more to understanding Fenn’s emotions, and to a close examination of the poem itself, than to puzzle-solving skills.

Daniel Barbarisi, Outside Online, 7 Dec. 2020 Wordle continues to puzzle millions of us at our breakfast tables and during our daily commutes.

Zak Doffman, Forbes, 23 Apr. 2022

Noun

Whoever fills theirs up first wins! Put this puzzle out on a side table, and let people drift over to work on it whenever there's a lull in conversation.

Cameron Jenkins, Good Housekeeping, 16 Sep. 2022 The first stage is a 500-meter swim and to solve a puzzle.

Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 15 Sep. 2022 They are assembled, like pieces of a familiar puzzle, under Perry’s assured direction and utilitarian screenplay.

Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Sep. 2022 Smith knows that Morrison has presented her readers with a puzzle and is eager to play along.

Je Banach, The Atlantic, 8 Sep. 2022 At just 70 words, this grid might more closely resemble a Friday puzzle than your average Thursday.

Deb Amlen, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2022 There's a lot of economic data to digest in the first half of this month -- in particular, inflation numbers for August -- and this is just one piece of a larger puzzle.

Nicole Goodkind, CNN, 2 Sep. 2022 The Event Horizon Telescope’s recent image of Sagittarius A*, which reveals its current trickle of infalling matter, presents a new puzzle to solve.

Thomas Lewton, Quanta Magazine, 23 Aug. 2022 Subsidizing more gigantic windmills, solar arrays and F-150 Lightnings into existence is but one piece of a vastly larger puzzle.

David Blackmon, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	puzzled
释义	puzzle 1 of 2 verb puz·zle ˈpə-zəl puzzled; puzzling ˈpə-zə-liŋ ˈpəz-liŋ transitive verb 1 : to offer or represent to (someone) a problem difficult to solve or a situation difficult to resolve : challenge mentally also : to exert (oneself, one's mind, etc.) over such a problem or situation they puzzled their wits to find a solution 2 archaic : complicate, entangle 3 : to solve with difficulty or ingenuity puzzle out an answer to a riddle intransitive verb 1 : to be uncertain as to action or choice 2 : to attempt a solution of a puzzle by guesswork or experiment puzzle over the mystery puzzler ˈpə-zə-lər ˈpəz-lər noun puzzle 2 of 2 noun 1 : the state of being puzzled : perplexity 2 a : something that puzzles b : a question, problem, or contrivance designed for testing ingenuity Synonyms Verb addle baffle bamboozle beat befog befuddle bemuse bewilder buffalo confound confuse discombobulate disorient flummox fox fuddle get gravel maze muddle muddy mystify perplex pose vex Noun closed book conundrum enigma head-scratcher mystery mystification puzzlement riddle secret why See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb The cause of the accident has puzzled investigators. it is the cause of the disease that puzzles doctors Noun a book of puns, riddles, and puzzles the final fate of the colonists at Roanoke remains a puzzle to this very day Recent Examples on the Web Verb As a result of all of the things Frieden is describing, our current data collection and reporting system leaves important information fractured into dozens of states and territories, and thousands of county pieces for the CDC to puzzle together. Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN, 31 July 2022 The sons immediately start trying to puzzle out the reason, and even the point, of their parents’ imminent split. Don Aucoin, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Aug. 2022 While there are still answers to puzzle out about what, exactly, the partition means to each Ms. Marvel character, Sana provided an early hint in speaking of her past. Paul Schrodt, Men's Health, 6 July 2022 The week has ended, the weekend has arrived and another Wordle is here to puzzle our brains a bit—though like yesterday’s word, this one isn’t too tough. Erik Kain, Forbes, 14 May 2022 The engagement that Krymov and company seek is for all of us to puzzle out together what urgent role theater can perform at a chaotic moment such as this. Washington Post, 17 Apr. 2022 The translators are stunned when the author undergoes an otherworldly transformation and disappears into the forest, leaving them alone to puzzle out what her new novel means. New York Times, 11 Feb. 2022 The solution, Stuef says, is tied far more to understanding Fenn’s emotions, and to a close examination of the poem itself, than to puzzle-solving skills. Daniel Barbarisi, Outside Online, 7 Dec. 2020 Wordle continues to puzzle millions of us at our breakfast tables and during our daily commutes. Zak Doffman, Forbes, 23 Apr. 2022 Noun Whoever fills theirs up first wins! Put this puzzle out on a side table, and let people drift over to work on it whenever there's a lull in conversation. Cameron Jenkins, Good Housekeeping, 16 Sep. 2022 The first stage is a 500-meter swim and to solve a puzzle. Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 15 Sep. 2022 They are assembled, like pieces of a familiar puzzle, under Perry’s assured direction and utilitarian screenplay. Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Sep. 2022 Smith knows that Morrison has presented her readers with a puzzle and is eager to play along. Je Banach, The Atlantic, 8 Sep. 2022 At just 70 words, this grid might more closely resemble a Friday puzzle than your average Thursday. Deb Amlen, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2022 There's a lot of economic data to digest in the first half of this month -- in particular, inflation numbers for August -- and this is just one piece of a larger puzzle. Nicole Goodkind, CNN, 2 Sep. 2022 The Event Horizon Telescope’s recent image of Sagittarius A, which reveals its current trickle of infalling matter, presents a new puzzle* to solve. Thomas Lewton, Quanta Magazine, 23 Aug. 2022 Subsidizing more gigantic windmills, solar arrays and F-150 Lightnings into existence is but one piece of a vastly larger puzzle. David Blackmon, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Verb origin unknown First Known Use Verb 1582, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Noun 1599, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing puzzle Chinese puzzle crossword puzzle jigsaw puzzle piece of the puzzle monkey puzzle picture puzzle puzzle out puzzle over Chinese puzzle crossword puzzle jigsaw puzzle piece of the puzzle monkey puzzle picture puzzle puzzle out puzzle over See More Kids Definition puzzle 1 of 2 verb puz·zle ˈpə-zəl puzzled; puzzling 1 : confuse sense 1, perplex The mysterious phone call puzzles me. 2 : to solve by thought or by clever guessing She tried to puzzle out the crime. puzzle 2 of 2 noun 1 : a question, problem, or device intended to test skill or cleverness 2 : jigsaw puzzle 3 : something that perplexes : mystery puzzled 1 of 2 adjective 1 as in bewildered Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance bewildered bemused surprised startled surprized overwhelmed stunned dumfounded wondering dumbfounded awed astonished stupefied amazed flabbergasted staggered astounded marveling awestricken marvelling awestruck openmouthed Antonyms & Near Antonyms unimpressed disinterested indifferent unconcerned uninterested bored dispassionate impassive incurious unemotional jaded emotionless See More 2 as in quizzical Synonyms & Similar Words quizzical wary incredulous cautious questioning paranoid skeptical leery doubting disbelieving careful guarded distrustful critical experienced suspicious curious watchful suspecting mistrustful unconvinced inquisitive cynical inquiring unbelieving paranoidal unsure leary uncertain negativistic gun-shy hesitant nosy undecided knowing undetermined worldly show-me snoopy nosey unsettled sophisticated worldly-wise Antonyms & Near Antonyms credulous naive gullible naïve sure unsophisticated uncritical certain simpleminded unquestioning confident trustful simple trusting ingenuous innocent unknowing positive green unworldly inexperienced wide-eyed gullable childlike impractical idealistic beguiled callow duped deceived tricked raw careless unsuspicious unsuspecting unwary heedless gulled See More puzzled 2 of 2 verb past tense of puzzle as in baffled to throw into a state of mental uncertainty it is the cause of the disease that puzzles doctors Synonyms & Similar Words baffled perplexed bewildered confused mystified flummoxed befuddled stunned bemused embarrassed vexed confounded flustered disturbed bothered disoriented posed rattled upset discombobulated bamboozled muddled fuddled mazed foxed addled muddied befogged got unsettled stumped nonplussed graveled disconcerted buffaloed beat vext discomfited stuck dismayed mortified agitated abashed blew one's mind distressed perturbed disquieted gravelled chagrined went to one's head fazed discomforted nonplused misled discomposed discountenanced weirded out fooled deluded deceived unhinged duped misguided tricked beguiled humbugged hoodwinked strung along gulled snowed cozened took in hoaxed Antonyms & Near Antonyms satisfied assured reassured informed enlightened
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