1
as in to daze
to make senseless or dizzy by a blow
a powerful uppercut to the jaw stunned the boxer and sent him crashing to the canvas
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as in to amaze
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected
the news of their boss's termination stunned the staff
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Recent Examples of stun
Twenty years ago this month, UCD stunned FBS-level Stanford with a late winning drive on the road in one of the great moments in program history.
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Joe Davidosn, Sacbee.com, 7 Sep. 2025
The Green Bay Packers stunned the NFL by acquiring Micah Parsons in a blockbuster trade that has tipped the power balance in the NFC North in their favor.
—Trevor Squire, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Sep. 2025
So we’ve been stunned to see the flap these last few days between McDonald’s and its franchisees over the need to actually offer customers extra value (aka a bundling deal) from those combo meals.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Then Vandy stunned the Tide last year.
—Marc Weiszer, Athens Banner-Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
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Joe Davidosn, Sacbee.com, 7 Sep. 2025
The Green Bay Packers stunned the NFL by acquiring Micah Parsons in a blockbuster trade that has tipped the power balance in the NFC North in their favor.
—Trevor Squire, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Sep. 2025
So we’ve been stunned to see the flap these last few days between McDonald’s and its franchisees over the need to actually offer customers extra value (aka a bundling deal) from those combo meals.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Then Vandy stunned the Tide last year.
—Marc Weiszer, Athens Banner-Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stun
Verb
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Video from the scene soon after the attack showed numerous children wandering dazed, covered in blood and dust.—
Mahmoud Atef,
CNN Money,
30 Aug. 2025
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The boys are dazed, walking, stumbling, weaving, looking around in shock.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
15 Aug. 2025
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What amazes me is how the same film sparks such different conversations, depending on the room.—
Eitan Weiss,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
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The 90-yard dash along the right sideline one play after Ruvalcaba’s interception amazed his teammates.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Aug. 2025
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Because her brother is paralyzed after an attack on a Charlotte Area Transit System bus in March.—
Andrew Dys,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Sep. 2025
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Congress does not fail to act on guns because it is paralyzed.—
John J. Donohue,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The potential intruder surprises her in the water.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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In New York City, Charlie Sheen embarks on a book tour for his new memoir, The Book of Sheen, while Doja Cat surprises fans at her pop-up in Union Square.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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Frazier came out of his corner in the 14th all but blind, rocking on unsteady legs.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
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Speaking of politics, singer and forty-ish America’s Got Talent standout from good ol’ Indiana, Adam Lambert, far right below, has been rocking a full-on Byzantine Empire surcoat/suit outfit for some time now.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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These shocks land heavily on Hispanics, who are overrepresented in construction, service, and blue-collar work sensitive to inflation and policy disruptions.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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The charges come five days after 22-year-old Tyler Robinson was taken into custody in connection with the grisly killing that shocked the nation and stoked fears of more political violence.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The jeans also have a cropped length that hits right at the ankle and patch pockets that not only look cute, but are also functional.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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Denholm is giving interviews to explain the board’s decision to award Musk a pay package that could be worth $1 trillion if the company hits milestones for market capitalization, profits, and vehicle production.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Seagulls lift off the beach, startled by the sudden salty cacophony.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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While some dogs are more confident, others may become easily startled by noises, objects, or movements that appear harmless to humans.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Stun.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stun. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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