confuse
verb (used with object)
to perplex or bewilder.
have been confusing
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present perfect progressiveof confuse.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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His name is Robert George, and for the past quarter-century or so people have been confusing us with each other.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 23, 2025
The revelation might have been confusing; can the administration just do that?
From Slate ● Jul. 31, 2025
Politics have been confusing and uncertain in France and Venezuela since the countries held elections this summer.
From NewsForKids.net ● Nov. 6, 2024
Jonathan Edelbrock, Del Mar’s chief lifeguard and community services director, said the conditions Sunday may have been confusing for sharks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 4, 2024
“The scene of this test at the University of Chicago would have been confusing to an outsider,” Fermi later said.
From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin
