variants
also dumfounding
as in startling
causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness
the dumbfounding sight of the race car driver walking away from that horrific crash
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variants
also dumfounding
as in surprising
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected
the surprise ending will dumbfound even the most seasoned mystery reader
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dumbfounding
Adjective
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While there have been some rumblings about Paramount on Reddit chat groups like Wall Street Bets, there hasn’t been anything like the Covid frenzy that boosted AMC Entertainment, GameStop and numerous other stocks to startling levels.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
13 Aug. 2025 -
In 1956, the American geologist M. King Hubbert made a startling prediction: In a matter of decades, the supply of fuel on which so much of modern society depended would dwindle.—
Alexander C. Kaufman,
The Atlantic,
11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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That being said, a new update has shared a potential surprising outcome to the situation.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
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When Janssen asked why, the man had a surprising answer.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
17 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Jung-bae wound up in a room of three, with Player 001 and some rando — but Player 001 choked the stranger to death in time to reduce their head count, shocking Jung-bae more than a bit.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
26 Dec. 2024
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Fox News Digital obtained shocking audio between Cyrus and his estranged wife where the country crooner is heard berating his Australian ex and using profane language.—
Ashley Hume,
Fox News,
26 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The disruption led chair umpire Greg Allensworth to put Bonzi back onto his first serve, sparking an astonishing outburst from Medvedev.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
25 Aug. 2025
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The Corinthian’s 54 suites range in size from 485 square feet to an astonishing 2,476 square feet.—
Everett Potter,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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My heart goes out to all our amazing wildlife care specialists who have suffered losses this week.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Aug. 2025
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One of the things that’s been so amazing and surprising has been how many people have reached out about that episode.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Then have a look at the stunning Cantiere del Marche Flexplorer 146 Lt. Pete Maverick Mitchell, or the 34-meter Pendennis Fox for adventure.—
Kathleen Turner,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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In one stunning shot, two hordes of warriors on rival sides of a conflict are seen from afar, like two waves crashing into each other.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Dumbfounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dumbfounding. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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