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to throw into a state of self-conscious distress
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
Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
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
Verb
Completing the climb in public does not have Honnold fazed, either.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fazed
Adjective
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The usually positive Gauff went negative, lacked energy and seemed bewildered and overwhelmed.—
Merlisa Lawrence Corbett,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Since his starring days at Gonzaga, Timme has earned bewildered double takes.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Jan. 2026
Verb
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During our first visit, Maryam, embarrassed by her English, refused to ask the salesperson a question.—
Jennifer Obel,
Denver Post,
12 Jan. 2026
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We’re all supposed to be embarrassed by prizes or feel above them or apart from them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Goedert scored his second touchdown on a fourth-and-2 leaving a confused Malik Mustapha behind him in the left flat.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Yet many of its citizens feel both whiplashed and confused.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
11 Jan. 2026
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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Tom Brady was just as perplexed as the rest of the NFL world when it was learned that Bill Belichick wouldn’t be going into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on the first ballot.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Fallon, slightly perplexed and towering over Williams, awaits instruction.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Booming flash bangs and fireworks rattled the frigid windows of Michelle Gross’ home in North Minneapolis.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
24 Jan. 2026
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Even though such a cap would probably need to come from Congress, the statement rattled Wall Street, prompting rare critical public statements from executives.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
23 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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But something bothered her about the name.—
Ta-Nehisi Coates,
Vanity Fair,
26 Jan. 2026
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Schultz said he is not bothered by the criticism marking his seven-year tenure at the $301,000-a-year post.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Fazed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fazed. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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