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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
Misconceptions of modern powwows as sacred spaces bemuse the Ojibwe singer.
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Grayson Haver Currin, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2022
Cigar in hand and a shot of tequila nearby, Texas native White would bemuse his fans with tales of drunken escapades.
—Rodney Ho, ajc, 11 Jan. 2022
Among Fincher die-hards, the result will probably bemuse some, bore many, and thrill a relative but hearty minority.
—Mark Olsen Staff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2020
According to Peggy Leboeuf, a partner at Perrotin Gallery, a startled, and bemused, a woman in the crowd thought the original artist — Cattelan — was eating his own banana off the wall.
—Howard Cohen and Siobhan Morrissey, chicagotribune.com, 8 Dec. 2019
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Grayson Haver Currin, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2022
Cigar in hand and a shot of tequila nearby, Texas native White would bemuse his fans with tales of drunken escapades.
—Rodney Ho, ajc, 11 Jan. 2022
Among Fincher die-hards, the result will probably bemuse some, bore many, and thrill a relative but hearty minority.
—Mark Olsen Staff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2020
According to Peggy Leboeuf, a partner at Perrotin Gallery, a startled, and bemused, a woman in the crowd thought the original artist — Cattelan — was eating his own banana off the wall.
—Howard Cohen and Siobhan Morrissey, chicagotribune.com, 8 Dec. 2019
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Go online and virtually visit locations that interest you to determine where your wanderlust hunger takes you.Lisa Stardust, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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Some members remain for discounts and access to resources, products, and services that interest them.IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 1 Dec. 2024
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Prescott presents the dissolution of the monasteries from the numerous interlaced viewpoints of ordinary people – nuns made homeless, devout country people bewildered, the instigators of the Pilgrimage of Grace heading towards their ghastly ends.The Week UK, theweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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When Daphna posed the question to the room, Annie looked bewildered.Julia Whelan Krish Seenivasan Lance Neal, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
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Until then, buyers in this segment will likely be intrigued by the K4’s exterior design, advanced tech, and premium cabin.Karl Brauer, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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The Giants were intrigued enough by his cross-body delivery to promote him to the major leagues on Sept. 5, 2017, for his big league debut in relief against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Still, many are perplexed by why Disney folded so early in the legal process.Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024
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Behind the scenes: During their first active shooter drill of the year, Stinger was perplexed by the questions her 7- and 8-year-old students asked.Avery Lotz, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024
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Cybertrucks are here, and we are fascinated by them.Longreads, Longreads, 19 Dec. 2024
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As a venture investor who is always looking for the next breakthrough in medical technology – like CRISPR — I’m particularly fascinated by early-stage life science developments that could shift paradigms.Juergen Eckhardt, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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But fans were confused as to why the flag was thrown.Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 25 Dec. 2024
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Biden mixes up French president with deceased predecessor Things got messier in February when Biden confused current French President Emmanuel Macron with former French President François Mitterrand — who died in 1996.Haisten Willis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 25 Dec. 2024
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In addition to getting to be immersed in a Dia de los Muertos celebration, the performers (Miguel and his family) were absolutely phenomenal.Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 20 Dec. 2024
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Throughout their stay, guests can immerse themselves in exclusive experiences, from intimate encounters with majestic elephants to savoring world-class cuisine, all in the serenity of an all-inclusive escape.Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Since the middle of November, unidentified unmanned aerial vehicles have lit up the skies above New Jersey, startling residents and baffling military and government officials.Jared Keller, WIRED, 13 Dec. 2024
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At the same time, improving baffling construction can allow down to more efficiently cover specific areas to increase warmth without adding weight.Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Bemuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bemuse. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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