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
Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 19 Mar. 2025
For a man who always appears breathlessly busy with work, even Thorne seems a little dazed by the interest in Adolescence.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2025
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
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YouTube video surfaced of a dazed but conscious Whyte standing shirtless on the street as cops and medical personnel covered him with a blanket in the aftermath of the attack.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 19 Mar. 2025
For a man who always appears breathlessly busy with work, even Thorne seems a little dazed by the interest in Adolescence.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dazed
Adjective
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Apart from the odd bewildered tourist or local going about their day, the vast majority of people in the carriage were heading to what most regarded as a ‘must-win’ match at home to Everton and the vibe, like the team’s results in 2025, was mixed.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Every lap felt like a mind-numbing carousel ride through car exhaust and past bewildered pedestrians, while inhaling burrito-scented air.—
Marley Dickinson,
Outside Online,
17 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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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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Even internal morale can take a hit when leadership appears distracted or unstable.—
David Centeno,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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June fills in her friend on Mayday's plan to come back, kill the distracted commanders, and free all the girls.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Several staff members at a Broward County school complained of being light-headed and dizzy after a student was found with a bag of pills on campus Wednesday, Miramar police said.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2025
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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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“Dazed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dazed. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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