as in dazed
suffering from mental confusion
feeling a little punchy after being up half the night with a crying baby
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Recent Examples of punchy
American sports fans may consider these prices reasonably good value given what is routinely charged at U.S. venues, but for Brits, this is punchy.
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Tim Spiers, New York Times, 20 June 2025
The color is so punchy and plays to the tomato-girl summer aesthetic that’s been making the rounds on social media.
—Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 18 June 2025
With a punchy, no-fluff style, this newsletter gives founders in the coaching and consulting space a competitive edge.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
And, for those who have enough black leggings, the Cadent leggings come in several cute, punchy colorways.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 11 June 2025
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Tim Spiers, New York Times, 20 June 2025
The color is so punchy and plays to the tomato-girl summer aesthetic that’s been making the rounds on social media.
—Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 18 June 2025
With a punchy, no-fluff style, this newsletter gives founders in the coaching and consulting space a competitive edge.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
And, for those who have enough black leggings, the Cadent leggings come in several cute, punchy colorways.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for punchy
Adjective
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In footage shared by local media, he was seen bloodied, dazed and clutching his mobile phone.—
Diaa Hadid,
NPR,
13 June 2025
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The implication that Pax might be dealing with some issues came up again last month when he was photographed by the paparazzi in the early morning hours, stumbling out of the famed Chateau Marmont hotel in Los Angeles, with a dazed grin and needing to be held up by friends, the Daily Mail reported.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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The text, translated from French, is presented partly in comics-style word bubbles, and the illustrations of confused, anxious, and increasingly exasperated animals tell a great story in any language.—
Caroline Carlson
June 30,
Literary Hub,
30 June 2025
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College admission often feels like a similar face-off between families, leaving them confused, concerned, and conjecturing.—
Brennan Barnard,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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There were also problems connecting to the internet and to phone networks, leaving many bewildered and unable to obtain information.—
Catherine Porter,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Tornado is a bewildered Japanese girl (played by pop singer Kôki) who fights off a horde of white men, thieving gold vagabonds who represent both Anglo-Saxon and Anglo-Celtic ancestry.—
Armond White,
National Review,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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Guevara had warrants issued for his arrest in connection with charges of distracted driving, failing to obey a traffic control device and reckless driving, which were secured by the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office on June 20.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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For employers, this means a labor force comprised of people who are anxious, distracted, or simply not there, said Stacy Greiner, CEO of on-demand pay platform DailyPay.—
Susan Caminiti,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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In a season-one episode, Taylor raised a concrete grate at Homestead 2 and suddenly felt dizzy and nauseous.—
Matt Zoller Seitz,
Vulture,
30 June 2025
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The key, besides constant hydration, is to not get dizzy or distracted mid-flow.—
Aemilia Madden,
Glamour,
6 June 2025
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“Punchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punchy. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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