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
Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025
The science behind the process continues to amaze me.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Richard Jensen, Scientific American, 28 Apr. 2025
This book is a speedy read composed with wit by one who is amazed at his blessings.
—Arkansas Online, 26 Apr. 2025
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After sharing this revelation on TikTok, Kiersten has amazed social media users with the selection of designer bags inside her mom's garage.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025
The science behind the process continues to amaze me.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
The use of the laws of perspective amazed bystanders, altered the course of Western art for more than 450 years and, more recently, led to mathematical discoveries that enable elliptic curve cryptography.
—Richard Jensen, Scientific American, 28 Apr. 2025
This book is a speedy read composed with wit by one who is amazed at his blessings.
—Arkansas Online, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amaze
Adjective
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While guest hosting Today with Jenna & Friends on Tuesday, May 20, Guthrie, 53, shared that her son Charley, 8, asked her not to come to his school's party, leaving her good friend Jenna Bush Hager, 43, shocked.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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So when Green’s ex reached out, unprompted, Green was shocked.—
Megan Farokhmanesh,
Wired News,
19 May 2025
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The car accident on the interstate was minor, Mr. Starr said, with no injuries or damage, perhaps caused by astonished drivers rubbernecking.—
Victor Mather,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Tucker Wetmore is still a little astonished by his success.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
Adjective
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And while Neon and A24 will always be competitive, the agent wouldn’t be surprised to see others looking to get in that race.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
12 May 2025
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This year, don’t be surprised if the company’s new Orlando theme park Epic Universe gets a mention, or perhaps Disney’s new project in Abu Dhabi.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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One of Whipple’s main sources is Biden’s former chief of staff Ron Klain, who often comes across in the book as an appalled observer.—
Fintan O’Toole,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Some clients, new and existing, may be steering business its way in appalled solidarity.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2025
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The magazine saw itself as literary but not self-serious; if the stereotypical National Geographic story was a walk through the jungle recounted in hushed, awed tones, its Outside equivalent was a little dustier, wilder, and less reverent.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2025
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The visibly shocked and awed fan more than proved her Green Day knowledge by belting out the lyrics perfectly with Armstrong.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
EW.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Amaze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amaze. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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