as in bewildered
suffering from mental confusion
the dazed goalie could only watch as the winning point went flying past him
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as in stunned
to make senseless or dizzy by a blow
the fall dazed him for a moment, causing him to become disoriented
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as in blinded
to overpower with light
a skier dazed by the glare from the snow
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Recent Examples of dazed
Alissa Wilkinson, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Once Connor Brown deposited the puck into the empty Los Angeles net and rejoiced, the Kings milled about the ice in a dazed and confused state.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 2 May 2025
The feeling in the crowd was a kind of dazed submission.
—Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
While fielding applause at her Symphony Center show on Friday, harpist Brandee Younger made a dazed confession.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
The museum show did happen — though some of what’s in it is fabricated, including a few fake ads for Apple and Absolut Vodka that the band very much did not shoot — but everyone in attendance seems a little dazed and confused about it, including the band.
—Alissa Wilkinson, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Once Connor Brown deposited the puck into the empty Los Angeles net and rejoiced, the Kings milled about the ice in a dazed and confused state.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 2 May 2025
The feeling in the crowd was a kind of dazed submission.
—Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
While fielding applause at her Symphony Center show on Friday, harpist Brandee Younger made a dazed confession.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dazed
Adjective
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There were also problems connecting to the internet and to phone networks, leaving many bewildered and unable to obtain information.—
Catherine Porter,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Tornado is a bewildered Japanese girl (played by pop singer Kôki) who fights off a horde of white men, thieving gold vagabonds who represent both Anglo-Saxon and Anglo-Celtic ancestry.—
Armond White,
National Review,
4 June 2025
Verb
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However, most were stunned at Dawn's story.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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For the coveted shoot, the Olympic athlete stunned in a variety of looks.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The text, translated from French, is presented partly in comics-style word bubbles, and the illustrations of confused, anxious, and increasingly exasperated animals tell a great story in any language.—
Caroline Carlson
June 30,
Literary Hub,
30 June 2025
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College admission often feels like a similar face-off between families, leaving them confused, concerned, and conjecturing.—
Brennan Barnard,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Verb
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Dorothy Dandridge, who dazzled Hollywood but was cast aside too soon.—
Essence,
Essence,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Buffalo Bills quarterback — who was named last season's NFL MVP — looked dapper in an all-black ensemble while the actress dazzled in a bright red evening gown and black heels.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Some people have suggested that red-light cameras would be helpful, but Linke said that a key way to reduce the number of distracted drivers is furthering education.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 June 2025
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In 2023, Elon Musk seemed too distracted by his latest venture to run the world’s most valuable car company.—
Patrick George,
The Atlantic,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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If that happens, a person may become confused and dizzy, and feel faint.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
19 June 2025
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But experiencing random dizzy spells throughout the day is nothing short of unnerving.—
Rachel Nall,
SELF,
17 June 2025
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“Dazed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dazed. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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