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as in amazed
affected with sudden and great wonder or surprise
realizing that they had been left out of the will, the billionaire's relatives just sat there, stunned
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as in bewildered
suffering from mental confusion
the loud noise left her momentarily stunned
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as in dazed
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 surprised
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 stunned
Angel Saunders, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
However, most were stunned at Dawn's story.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Oregon fans, used to watching one of the higher-scoring offenses in college football, were stunned.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 2 Jan. 2025
The sense of being stunned and afraid and traumatized gave way pretty quickly to social mobilization, partly because, by a tremendous coincidence, so much of that social mobilization had already been in place.
—Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2025
In 2016, Avicii stunned fans by announcing his retirement from touring.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 31 Dec. 2024
The discovery that stunned archaeologists was a silver-and-gilt hilt sword in remarkably good condition.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 28 Dec. 2024
Arizona stunned the Rams, scoring three touchdowns before the Rams had gained a first down.
—Adam Grosbard, Orange County Register, 27 Dec. 2024
But the name stunned some community members.
—Lorraine Mirabella, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
For the coveted shoot, the Olympic athlete stunned in a variety of looks.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
However, most were stunned at Dawn's story.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Oregon fans, used to watching one of the higher-scoring offenses in college football, were stunned.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 2 Jan. 2025
The sense of being stunned and afraid and traumatized gave way pretty quickly to social mobilization, partly because, by a tremendous coincidence, so much of that social mobilization had already been in place.
—Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2025
In 2016, Avicii stunned fans by announcing his retirement from touring.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 31 Dec. 2024
The discovery that stunned archaeologists was a silver-and-gilt hilt sword in remarkably good condition.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 28 Dec. 2024
Arizona stunned the Rams, scoring three touchdowns before the Rams had gained a first down.
—Adam Grosbard, Orange County Register, 27 Dec. 2024
But the name stunned some community members.
—Lorraine Mirabella, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stunned
Adjective
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Getty 'Jackpot' Viewers on TikTok were amazed by the incredible flooring found beneath the carpet in the viral clip.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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Finally, those who are looking for beach living, a rural and slower pace of life, and peaceful, natural beauty will be amazed by the Philippines. MORE FROM FORBES Forbes7 Hot Caribbean Markets For Global Property InvestorsBy Kathleen PeddicordForbesThinking Of Retiring In Thailand?—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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But Evander Kane banked a puck off Esa Lindell’s skate and past a bewildered DeSmith less than three minutes later to restore the two-goal lead.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Comments Jeffrey Dean Morgan was baffled, bewildered, and befuddled.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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Members of the committee were shocked, according to one Congressional staffer, a former USAID OIG official and a source familiar with the USAID OIG’s operations.—
Thomas Brewster,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Before the lights dimmed, Breezy could be seen moving in towards the visibly shocked fan, where his lips and tongue met her skin.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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The band played everything a little slower, and the songs drifted through the theatre with a dazed elegance.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
19 May 2025
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The museum show did happen — though some of what’s in it is fabricated, including a few fake ads for Apple and Absolut Vodka that the band very much did not shoot — but everyone in attendance seems a little dazed and confused about it, including the band.—
Alissa Wilkinson,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
Verb
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They too would have been astonished by its subtle yet pleasant effects and its practical use.—
Wade Davis,
Rolling Stone,
6 Apr. 2025
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Former and current military fighter pilots were astonished that the Secretary of Defense texted details of the classified attack plan.—
Rick Pozniak,
Boston Herald,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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So don’t be surprised if Cuba is back soon in the headlines.—
Andres Oppenheimer,
Miami Herald,
5 June 2025
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Washington: The best part is, Mark looked surprised.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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The Justice Department similarly told the Supreme Court that some lower courts are confused about how to evaluate multiple IQ tests under Supreme Court rules for what counts as cruel and unusual punishment under the Eighth Amendment.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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It’s become the subject of much conversation at Variety, and Erickson is similarly confused.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Queen’s legendary guitarist Brian May made an unexpected return to the music festival stage at Coachella 2025, just seven months after a minor stroke temporarily paralyzed his left arm.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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However, so much has happened since 2020 — the year that a pandemic paralyzed the country — that Idahoans could be forgiven if their memories of the event are a little hazy.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Stunned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stunned. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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