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
Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 7 Mar. 2025
When Diana Ross announced her as the 1974 winner, a dazed Flack put her hand over her mouth.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 26 Feb. 2025
The sharing of photos has become an extension of the dazed first hours after Assad’s ouster a week ago, when everyday Syrians wandered the presidential palace and its disheveled signs of a rapid departure.
—Sally Abou Aljoud, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
Three eyewitnesses spoke of coming upon a dazed Pino clinging to the hull of his overturned boat, Lucy’s body trapped underneath.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Seconds earlier, Allat arrives on the scene and finds a man injured on the road, dazed and holding his knee.
—Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 7 Mar. 2025
When Diana Ross announced her as the 1974 winner, a dazed Flack put her hand over her mouth.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 26 Feb. 2025
The sharing of photos has become an extension of the dazed first hours after Assad’s ouster a week ago, when everyday Syrians wandered the presidential palace and its disheveled signs of a rapid departure.
—Sally Abou Aljoud, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
Three eyewitnesses spoke of coming upon a dazed Pino clinging to the hull of his overturned boat, Lucy’s body trapped underneath.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dazed
Adjective
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In the two years since Tommy Elliott was killed in a mass shooting, Maryanne Elliott’s grief has, in turns, left her aghast and overwhelmed, bewildered and incapacitated, grateful and wanting to die.—
Kristina Goetz,
USA Today,
13 Apr. 2025
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In the now-viral video, the tuxedo cat crawls out from under the bed, wide-eyed and bewildered.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 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
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However, most were stunned at Dawn's story.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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If readers are confused, consider yet again that Instagram could claim all of 30 million users when its acquisition was announced.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Those who lost their Medicaid health care reported being unaware or confused about how to report work hours.—
Phil Galewitz,
NPR,
15 Apr. 2025
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Dorothy Dandridge, who dazzled Hollywood but was cast aside too soon.—
Essence,
Essence,
9 Apr. 2025
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Are theater owners no longer dazzled by star power?—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The distracted driver hit two cars, both heading west, after reportedly going left of center, OSHP's Chardon Post Trooper William Head confirmed, per the outlet.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Maria Espinosa was walking her son Misael Rico, then 6 years old, to school in January 2011 when a distracted driver jumped a curb and pinned the boy beneath the vehicle, the family said.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Arielle appears to have repeatedly expressed her unease with the hike, including the steep height and feeling dizzy after taking a photo on a tree.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
People.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Back in 2023, Skrillex resurfaced unexpectedly with two new albums at once—Quest for Fire and Don’t Get Too Close—to showcase how his rattling bass juggernauts had evolved and his newfound grasp on dizzy emo-rap had tightened.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Dazed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dazed. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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