GRAVELING Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

graveling

verb

variants or gravelling

present participle of gravel

as in confusing

to throw into a state of mental uncertainty managed to gravel his opponent in the debate by focusing on atypical examples

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The crowd even includes Sam, who has a fun moment catching up with Roy and confusing him with an observation that sounds like it was inspired by The Wizard of Oz.

— Keith Phipps, Vulture, 7 Oct. 2026
Apples and oranges But some note that investors may be confusing activity numbers that aren't exactly comparable.

— Ananya Chetia,Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of confusing

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Their admirable determination makes Diamantis’ flight from the United States baffling for us and humiliating for them.

— Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 19 Sep. 2026
The sequel, on the other hand, is shaped by baffling decisions from director Susanne Bier and cinematographer Simon Duggan that render the film antiseptic.

— Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of baffling

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Whatever caused the problem is particularly puzzling, given that the speakers use the same wireless connection whether attached or detached.

— M. David Stone, PC Magazine, 4 Oct. 2026
Overrun with puzzling plot points, several cameos and a bloated supporting cast, the series fails to stick the landing.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of puzzling

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Gibson Nash, 21, was charged with first-degree murder after a series of perplexing events eventually led police to his mother’s bloodied body.

— Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026
But there were also perplexing moments that punctured the gravitas of the event (even for an event built around hand-to-hand combat).

— Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 15 June 2026

Definition of perplexing

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The threats are constantly evolving, layering upon themselves with bewildering speed.

— Craig Hooper, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
But these casting decisions are bewildering, to say the least, and will certainly cost the film ticket sales and potential revenue.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2026

Definition of bewildering

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For example, companies that benefit from customers not bothering to cancel subscriptions, compare prices, or search for better deals have taken a beating in recent weeks.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026
If neck pain keeps coming back or the lines bothering you keep getting deeper, talk with a doctor or dermatologist instead of relying on a gadget alone.

— Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026

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