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as in amazed
affected with sudden and great wonder or surprise
were astounded to realize that we were holding the winning lottery ticket
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as in astonished
filled with amazement or wonder
the astounded look on the tourists' faces when the police ordered them to leave the country immediately
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as in surprised
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected
it astounds me that you flew all the way out here just for my birthday
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Recent Examples of astounded
Kelli Bender, People.com, 30 Aug. 2025
SpaceX astounded space aficionados around the world this week with the latest demo flight of its Starship, which from the start has been designed to shuttle spacefarers to Mars, Professor Webb tells me in an interview.
—Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Zachary Laks, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2025
Playing with composure and maturity that astounded his most veteran teammates, Anthony cemented himself as Boston’s leadoff man and put their AL East rivals on notice.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 15 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
McGrady shares, adding that she is used to being astounded by Forest's connection with other animals.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 30 Aug. 2025
SpaceX astounded space aficionados around the world this week with the latest demo flight of its Starship, which from the start has been designed to shuttle spacefarers to Mars, Professor Webb tells me in an interview.
—Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
Honorable Mentions Toverland, Netherlands One of the most innovative parks for families in the world, Toverland astounded me with its attention to detail.
—Zachary Laks, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2025
Playing with composure and maturity that astounded his most veteran teammates, Anthony cemented himself as Boston’s leadoff man and put their AL East rivals on notice.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for astounded
Adjective
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Jimmy Fallon was amazed that Charles said that to Kelce, and not just because the 6-foot-5 Kelce could have pounded the actor into a pulp.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
6 Jan. 2026
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All those economic experts will be amazed.—
William W Bedsworth,
Oc Register,
4 Jan. 2026
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After another four strikeouts on the mound, Ohtani hit his third home run of the night in the seventh inning, traveling 427 feet into the stands full of astonished Dodgers fans.—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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Under Kidman's Practical Magic 2 post, 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.—
Nigel Smith,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Babz didn’t have much to worry about, as the Patriots surprised him with a 14-3 record, claiming the AFC East title.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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Lucy Dacus surprised fans by bringing out Chappell Roan during a benefit concert for Sudan and Palestine relief efforts in Los Angeles.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
11 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Farley, who looks stunned, examines it.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
10 Jan. 2026
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The woman shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in Minneapolis was a loving mother, a poet and a partner whose family – along with neighbors across her stunned city and strangers far beyond – is shocked by the circumstances surrounding her death.—
Amanda Musa,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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You’d be shocked to see how little (or how much) some of the more popular backpacks are capable of handling.—
Adam Trenkamp,
Outside,
11 Jan. 2026
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Local senior living residents also told WESH that they were shocked to learn about the case, as the community had felt safe in the past.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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Authorities in southern Colorado are investigating after a sudden explosion damaged a building and startled nearby residents.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Leibfried was responding to a report of a domestic disturbance in the building and was startled by a loud bang that emanated from the closed door of an apartment.—
Peter Passi,
Twin Cities,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Astounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astounded. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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