Thesaurus results for BOWLS OVER

bowls over

verb

present tense third-person singular of bowl over

as in amazes

to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected she was bowled over to learn that she had a long-lost sister

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Recent Examples of bowls over The order in which those balls were plucked out of those bowls over the next few minutes would determine the World Cup matchups in June–and the psychological state of so many soccer fans. — Sean Gregory, Time, 5 Dec. 2025

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Verb

His greatness is never in question, but to have the league at a standstill because of a 41-year-old free agent amazes me.

— Chris Branch, New York Times, 17 July 2026
This technology still amazes me.

— Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 8 June 2026

Definition of amazes

Verb

Designed by architect Bart Prince, this sculptural spot stuns with floor-to-ceiling windows and six viewing decks with impressive vistas of the Sandia Mountains.

— Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2026
Paula Abdul stuns in neon orange for The Hollywood Reporter’s A-list Aesthetics event at Hotel Bel-Air on July 15 in Los Angeles.

— Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026

Definition of stuns

Verb

Missile warning startles Dubai Earlier on Friday, a missile warning in the United Arab Emirates caused by a technical glitch underscored the ongoing tensions in the region, following the attack on the cargo vessel and Israeli strikes in Lebanon over the past few days.

— Collin Binkley, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
The combination of flashing light and movement startles them.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 June 2026

Definition of startles

Verb

The zigzag headband is ideal for a bad hair day or simply for effortlessly accessorizing an outfit, and Hailey Bieber effortlessly rocks it for everything from skin care routines and workouts to swimming.

— Elise Fabre, Glamour, 8 Aug. 2026
Keanu Reeves rocks an all-black look at the premiere of Madwoman’s Game at the Chicano Hollywood Film Festival on July 30 in Pomona, California.

— People Staff, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of rocks

Verb

More than 42,000 of those pieces were found over just the past eight years of excavation, a pace that astonishes even the researchers leading the work.

— Ryan Brennan April 1, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
His work astonishes and moves people far beyond the fashion bubble to this day.

— WWD Staff, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025