bowled over 1 of 2

bowled over

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verb

past tense of bowl over

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for bowled over
Adjective
  • The Doctor is worried the uncanny resemblance is more than just a coincidence, and is amazed by the strength of the genetic link between two people living three millennia apart.
    Richard Edwards, Space.com, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Perhaps the two Greek architects, Isidore and Anthemius would be as amazed as the tourists are.
    Danuta Hamlin, FOXNews.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Dia is shocked when she’s chosen for a highly coveted internship, along with six other teenagers from around the world.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2025
  • As a result, the dwarf planet likely has an abundance of highly shocked material, which could be an important target for future sampling missions there.
    Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 24 Apr. 2025
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
Adjective
  • People might be surprised to discover that my company does not offer cost-of-living raises.
    Lance Reid, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
  • Said adversary is left reeling and unable to respond effectively, while onlookers are surprised and impressed.
    Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Tucker Wetmore is still a little astonished by his success.
    Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
  • The following day, at a Dunkin’ beneath the Capitol complex, Rhodes held forth to astonished journalists about the righteousness of the assault.
    David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2025
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“Bowled over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bowled%20over. Accessed 4 May. 2025.

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