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
  • Getty 'Jackpot' Viewers on TikTok were amazed by the incredible flooring found beneath the carpet in the viral clip.
    Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
  • Finally, those who are looking for beach living, a rural and slower pace of life, and peaceful, natural beauty will be amazed by the Philippines. MORE FROM FORBES Forbes7 Hot Caribbean Markets For Global Property InvestorsBy Kathleen PeddicordForbesThinking Of Retiring In Thailand?
    Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
Adjective
  • Members of the committee were shocked, according to one Congressional staffer, a former USAID OIG official and a source familiar with the USAID OIG’s operations.
    Thomas Brewster, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
  • Before the lights dimmed, Breezy could be seen moving in towards the visibly shocked fan, where his lips and tongue met her skin.
    Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 12 June 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
  • Washington: The best part is, Mark looked surprised.
    Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2025
  • So don’t be surprised if Cuba is back soon in the headlines.
    Andres Oppenheimer, Miami Herald, 5 June 2025
Adjective
  • Arriving onstage hours late, Stone regaled the astonished crowd with a diatribe against Jerry Goldstein, his manager since the early ’90s.
    Chris Morris, Variety, 9 June 2025
  • 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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“Bowled over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bowled%20over. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.

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