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dazed

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verb

past tense of daze

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Recent Examples of dazed
Adjective
In his latest, Minervini brings viewers into the thick of the Civil War, only to find the same dazed souls and gnawing uncertainties that have always been his focus. Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025 The internet, like a dazed prize fighter, wobbles on its last legs before going down. Jake Coyle, Twin Cities, 5 June 2025 The Cubs looked dazed and confused Friday against Reds starter Andrew Abbott, who held them scoreless and to one hit in a seven-inning outing. Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025 The band played everything a little slower, and the songs drifted through the theatre with a dazed elegance. Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 19 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for dazed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dazed
Adjective
  • This run – and the exhausted, bewildered looks on the players’ faces throughout it – has no doubt shaped Inter’s odds to win away to Barcelona, which look pretty close to long shot territory.
    Sam Tighe, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
  • In the two years since Tommy Elliott was killed in a mass shooting, Maryanne’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
Verb
  • For the coveted shoot, the Olympic athlete stunned in a variety of looks.
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
  • However, most were stunned at Dawn's story.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • The moment of truth arrived when Adams FaceTimed Phillips— initially confused and skeptical about her whereabouts.
    Ashley Vega, People.com, 25 July 2025
  • Ferguson said teammates are more confused than upset.
    Tim Graham, New York Times, 24 July 2025
Verb
  • Dorothy Dandridge, who dazzled Hollywood but was cast aside too soon.
    Essence, Essence, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Are theater owners no longer dazzled by star power?
    Matt Donnelly, Variety, 4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Investigators do not suspect drugs or alcohol were involved but are looking into distracted driving as a factor in the crash.
    Katie Langford, Denver Post, 26 July 2025
  • These systems detect behaviors like hard braking or distracted driving and provide real-time alerts.
    Gaurav Sharda, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
Adjective
  • Lakeway attorney David Wright, 72, had dizzy spells for years, but none of his doctors found the source.
    Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
  • During the trek northward, Sanchez-Perez said his nephew started to feel dizzy and fell.
    Daniel Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 24 July 2025

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“Dazed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dazed. Accessed 1 Aug. 2025.

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