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the collapse of part of the scenery didn't faze the actors one bit, and they just carried on
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Recent Examples of fazed
Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
When, in high school, Emily, Max, and Cameron built a music studio in the basement of Max’s Fort Greene brownstone, Annie put up heavy drapes for sound-proofing and wasn’t fazed.
—The Editors, Curbed, 15 Dec. 2025
We weren’t fazed when the stock, which was pretty flat for the week, didn’t move on the bullish report.
—Morgan Chittum,paulina Likos,matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2025
If Sant Ambroeus Paris happens to be a stone’s throw from legendary hot spots like Lipp and at a moment where American restaurateurs are landing in Paris in droves, the hospitality executive isn’t fazed.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 5 Dec. 2025
But speaking to reporters ahead of the Cowboys’ Thanksgiving game against the Kansas City Chiefs, quarterback Dak Prescott did not seem fazed by Lamb’s offensive struggles.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 26 Nov. 2025
The chief executive behind it isn’t fazed.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 16 Nov. 2025
But the woman, known to many as the iconic girl-next-door Winnie Cooper on The Wonder Years, isn't fazed by her full and bustling life.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 5 Nov. 2025
But Harris said she is not fazed by the polls.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
That doesn’t mean the Bears will win every tight playoff game, but they won’t be fazed in crunch time.
—Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
When, in high school, Emily, Max, and Cameron built a music studio in the basement of Max’s Fort Greene brownstone, Annie put up heavy drapes for sound-proofing and wasn’t fazed.
—The Editors, Curbed, 15 Dec. 2025
We weren’t fazed when the stock, which was pretty flat for the week, didn’t move on the bullish report.
—Morgan Chittum,paulina Likos,matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2025
If Sant Ambroeus Paris happens to be a stone’s throw from legendary hot spots like Lipp and at a moment where American restaurateurs are landing in Paris in droves, the hospitality executive isn’t fazed.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 5 Dec. 2025
But speaking to reporters ahead of the Cowboys’ Thanksgiving game against the Kansas City Chiefs, quarterback Dak Prescott did not seem fazed by Lamb’s offensive struggles.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 26 Nov. 2025
The chief executive behind it isn’t fazed.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 16 Nov. 2025
But the woman, known to many as the iconic girl-next-door Winnie Cooper on The Wonder Years, isn't fazed by her full and bustling life.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 5 Nov. 2025
But Harris said she is not fazed by the polls.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fazed
Adjective
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Snook and Lacy, who display such sharp instincts in their best work, seem to have been directed to overact; cameras freeze on their exaggeratedly bewildered or angry or devastated expressions, putting exclamation points at the end of too many scenes.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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Instead, a bewildered stranger answers the door.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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French authorities have arrested several suspects after a frantic manhunt for the men who staged a spectacular daytime heist at the Louvre museum that gripped the world and embarrassed the government in Paris.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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The Revolution provided a brief scare through a 59th-minute goal from Dor Turgeman, who embarrassed a defender before curling home a spectacular effort, but Inter Miami broke the tie almost immediately after the strike that made the score 2-1.—
Franco Panizo,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Prince Harry's hat choice confused fans, who believed the royal should have been rooting for the Toronto Blue Jays due to Canada’s link to the United Kingdom.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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George Catts, the city council’s agricultural commissioner who led the parade atop his horse, was confused.—
Patrick Salland,
Kansas City Star,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The run-in may have been awkward on-screen, but Franceschini wasn't flustered.—
Colleen Kratofil,
PEOPLE,
19 Dec. 2025
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The Cougars present a versatile scheme that has flustered many offenses this season.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Executives will hope that their courtship with Sky can turn into an enduring union, even if the takeover bid has left some perplexed.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
8 Nov. 2025
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Even the photographer seemed perplexed by some of these costumes.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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But his threat came as widespread protests—fueled by a devaluing currency and rapid inflation—have rattled the country in the past week, leading to violent clashes involving security forces.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
5 Jan. 2026
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But a turnover from San Diego State leading scorer BJ Davis (22) gave Boise State senior guard Dylan Andrews the chance to win the game at the buzzer; however, his midrange jumper over a defender rattled inside the rim and back out as the buzzer sounded.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The rapper pleaded not guilty after he was accused of charging at Los Angeles police officers while roaming the streets of Studio City in his underwear and a pair of cowboy boots in a disconcerted state.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Hollywood CEOs aren’t getting hot and bothered about using AI to completely replace real-life movie stars; the guilds wouldn’t allow it, and audiences wouldn’t want it.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
6 Jan. 2026
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Burrow, who spoke with media after the Bengals lost 18-20 to the Cleveland Browns, seemed bothered by his 'do from the start, sitting down at the mic and instantly raking his lengthy bangs back with his hands.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Fazed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fazed. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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