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
The speed of China’s advances has stunned even foreign carmakers with deep roots in the country, which shut its borders for years during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
For those unfamiliar with the destination, Lord Howe Island (a part of New South Wales) was formed by volcanic activity and visitors are stunned by the diversity of colorful fish, as well as coral, that can be seen by snorkeling close to the beach.
—Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Needless to say, Nikki was stunned by her mom's comment.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
Listen to this article 3 min The football world is stunned that Shedeur Sanders remains on the 2025 NFL Draft board, but the Colorado Buffaloes quarterback prospect continues to keep a positive mindset on social media.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2025
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Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
For those unfamiliar with the destination, Lord Howe Island (a part of New South Wales) was formed by volcanic activity and visitors are stunned by the diversity of colorful fish, as well as coral, that can be seen by snorkeling close to the beach.
—Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Needless to say, Nikki was stunned by her mom's comment.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
Listen to this article 3 min The football world is stunned that Shedeur Sanders remains on the 2025 NFL Draft board, but the Colorado Buffaloes quarterback prospect continues to keep a positive mindset on social media.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stun
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As the public faces of that process, Winstanley and Stewart are understandably lightning rods for a fanbase still dazed and dismayed by the club’s post-Abramovich reality.—
Liam Twomey,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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Some of the animals suffer seizures and tremors, while others seem dazed.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
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The way Yamal is handling his rise does not cease to amaze.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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Regardless of how or why, that drive continues to amaze me.—
Tom Teicholz,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Singer Jeff Becerra was paralyzed in a separate shooting in 1989.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2025
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And even in organizations offering robust benefits, many employees don’t access them—paralyzed by fear of stigma, career repercussions, or overwhelm.—
Nell Derick Debevoise,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Dad Shaves Beard Off For First Time In 9 Years, Daughter Has Best Reaction By Jack Beresford Senior Life and Trends Reporter Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member news article 0 A toddler was left speechless after her dad surprised her by shaving his beard off for the first time in nearly a decade.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 May 2025
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Roan, along with other social media influencers, would be surprised by research that consistently shows that married mothers are among one of the happiest cohorts in society.—
Kelsey Reinhardt,
National Review,
11 May 2025
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The new parents tried everything—rocking, feeding, lullabies—but nothing was working.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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Longoria rocked a red maxi dress, while Bastón wore a black top and black cropped pants.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
13 May 2025
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The post shocked many people and quickly garnered hundreds of outraged comments from readers telling the woman not to do it.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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But America’s allies and trading partners have been shocked by the extent and speed of the change.—
Ned Temko,
Christian Science Monitor,
1 May 2025
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Prosecutors say Read deliberately hit O’Keefe, 46, outside the home a fellow cop and left him for dead in a drunken rage.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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The actor, 60, shared a photo himself reading Jeremy Renner's new book, My Next Breath, which hit shelves on April 29 and is now a New York Times bestseller.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
13 May 2025
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That's why, while scrolling through a weightlifting message late one night, Johnston was startled by how people who lifted talked about exercise.—
Mara Gordon,
NPR,
8 May 2025
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While June and Nick, still trapped in the closet, marinate in his betrayal, the women of Jezebel’s are startled by guardians busting into their dressing room and roughly moving them into the corner of the space that doubles as a bathroom.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
6 May 2025
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“Stun.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stun. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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