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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for bowls over

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

In the scene, Ashley dances in her bedroom to music on her Walkman when Smith walks in and surprises her by dancing along.

— Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
The consequence is really mechanical attacking that surprises nobody and desperately needs a rogue element.

— Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of surprises

Verb

Innanen stuns as Paul Baker — full name all the time — a Canadian newcomer to the group who becomes integral to his friends’ emotional processing all while operating as the resident Gen-Z eye candy.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 25 Aug. 2026
Princess Kate stuns at Wimbledon 2026, hands out tickets to fansNeed a news break?

— Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 25 Aug. 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

And in the first of a series of cascading events that lead up to prom night, Chris records a traumatic incident involving Carrie’s first period in the school locker room to create an Instagram account that rocks the entire town.

— Entertainment Weekly, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2026
Amanda Seyfried rocks this soft yet vibrant blend of pink and orange tones, creating a warm, sunlit effect.

— Amanda Le, InStyle, 1 Sep. 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