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  • present participle of puzzle.
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puzzling

[puhz-ling] / ˈpʌz lɪŋ /


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And even then, I’d argue that conflict is more puzzling than inspiring.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

The finding was puzzling, said Ellen Brickman, a director at the firm.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

For decades, a puzzling discrepancy involving a tiny subatomic particle called the muon fueled speculation that physicists might be on the verge of discovering an entirely new force of nature.

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

Nguyen Minh Dong, a former Volkswagen emissions engineer who now advises on electrification, called the rush to ban fossil fuel bikes in Hanoi "puzzling".

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Nobody scored any goals, and I felt nothing but confusion when time was called and another, equally puzzling activity was introduced.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris




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