as in to surprise
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected
your ability to remember names and faces amazes me
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Recent Examples of amaze
What amazes me is how the same film sparks such different conversations, depending on the room.
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Eitan Weiss, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
The 90-yard dash along the right sideline one play after Ruvalcaba’s interception amazed his teammates.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Having an almost 80-year-old actor at the heart of the film and in almost every scene could be a huge undertaking, but Touzani says Maura’s vitality amazed her.
—Alissa Simon, Variety, 29 Aug. 2025
Remus, who is now 5, amazes his family by reading books on his own, a development which Whittenburg attributes in part to the Imagination Library.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2025
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Eitan Weiss, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
The 90-yard dash along the right sideline one play after Ruvalcaba’s interception amazed his teammates.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Having an almost 80-year-old actor at the heart of the film and in almost every scene could be a huge undertaking, but Touzani says Maura’s vitality amazed her.
—Alissa Simon, Variety, 29 Aug. 2025
Remus, who is now 5, amazes his family by reading books on his own, a development which Whittenburg attributes in part to the Imagination Library.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amaze
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That’s the one that surprised him the most.—
Jon Machota,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Pashkov wasn’t the only pro dancer surprised by the judges during dedication night.—
Emily Longeretta,
Variety,
15 Oct. 2025
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The discovery astonished scientists, but so did the person who made it.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
1 Oct. 2025
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Hollywood leaders were astonished; free speech groups were appalled; and the episode triggered a multi-day news cycle about free speech and corporate capitulation to political pressure.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
24 Sep. 2025
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Community left stunned, vigil created for victims Photos posted by WSAV on Facebook show a vigil outside of Willie's Bar and Grill to pay tribute to the victims.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
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Buffalo experienced their first loss in Week 5, as they were stunned by the New England Patriots with a final score of 23-20.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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In their wake, many Americans are justifiably alarmed and shocked by the scale of government force.—
Josiah Bates,
Time,
14 Oct. 2025
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Instead of pulling himself up, Red Hood shocks the hero with a hand buzzer and falls into the chemicals.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
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It’s designed for convenience and quiet operation, featuring a sleep mode that won't startle anyone.—
Christine Persaud,
USA Today,
11 Oct. 2025
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Who jumped, startled, when Rey laughed nervously.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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His appearance in Washington newspaper gossip and social columns must have astounded his Pentagon colleagues.—
William Taubman,
Air Mail,
20 Sep. 2025
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As someone who views the world through a public health lens, the magnitude of collective grief astounded me.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Amaze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amaze. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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