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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as in stunned
affected with sudden and great wonder or surprise
you'd be amazed at the destruction one small squirrel can cause inside a house
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as in wondering
filled with amazement or wonder
a visitor cannot help but be amazed by the size of the Great Pyramid
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as in surprised
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
Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2025
What has amazed Boudreau even more is that even as the project was suspended, many staff members kept working informally — keeping tabs on the famine situation in their country.
—Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 13 Aug. 2025
Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
In a TikTok video, the owners posted charming footage showing the tiny feline's surprising genius, leaving viewers delighted and amazed at her climbing skills.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Alex Harring, CNBC, 11 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
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Verb
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
What has amazed Boudreau even more is that even as the project was suspended, many staff members kept working informally — keeping tabs on the famine situation in their country.
—Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Principal Eric Olsen was amazed by his first jamboree back in 2008.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
In a TikTok video, the owners posted charming footage showing the tiny feline's surprising genius, leaving viewers delighted and amazed at her climbing skills.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Verb
Andrew Harnik | Getty Images Shares of Oracle surged 36% in yesterday’s session after the company’s cloud growth estimates amazed Wall Street.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 11 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amaze
Adjective
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The sight left her stunned, and panic set in quickly.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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While sitting at his desk, Colbert read aloud portions of an article confirming Kimmel’s suspension to the stunned studio audience, according to one audience member, Monserrat Lopez.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
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Fans in the comments expressed excitement about the forthcoming sequel to the witchy cult classic — which was based on the 1995 Alice Hoffman novel of the same name — while others seemed astonished that filming for the movie has already finished.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
13 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, The Pitt only has two wins so far, but Shawn Hatosy wins most astonished speech.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
8 Sep. 2025
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Gray, a veteran lawmaker who served 10 years in the California Assembly before coming to Washington nine months ago, said he’s been surprised at the lack of desire for bipartisanship.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Emmanuel looked surprised by the push, but then noticed that he was being watched and composed himself.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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And then at Veejay’s station — well, there are no clothes made yet, and Christian is shocked.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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Violence prevention members ‘shocked’ at decision In addition to mockery from gun groups, the program met stiff opposition from its own members and longtime supporters.—
Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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The Prime Video series ends with a horrified Daniel looking at Cherry, who's shown smiling at him with her hands calmly resting on very pregnant belly.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Sep. 2025
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Hoffman can’t help but cut me off in horrified pity.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
27 Aug. 2025
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Said franchisees were so appalled that Kempczinski even had to promise to cover some of their losses.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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When Burrell wasn’t tapped to join the show’s 28th season in January — after playing a central role in the first 27 — viewers were appalled and even Burrell was baffled.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
18 June 2025
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Even his opponent on Friday, Auger-Aliassime, seemed awed by Sinner’s quarterfinal performance.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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Guest was particularly awed by John’s willingness to push past his current health issues for the role.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Amaze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amaze. Accessed 27 Sep. 2025.
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