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as in amazed
affected with sudden and great wonder or surprise
was flabbergasted when we heard she was moving out of the state
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as in wondering
filled with amazement or wonder
responded to the news of his arrival with a flabbergasted gasp
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as in surprised
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected
your decision to suddenly quit your job flabbergasts me
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Recent Examples of flabbergasted
Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 3 July 2025
Few in cable news media can boast of such a tenuous understanding of American politics, as evidenced by Reid’s flabbergasted reaction to Donald Trump’s 2024 defeat of Kamala Harris.
—Becket Adams, National Review, 2 Mar. 2025
In a video shared on Miss America’s Instagram page, Stockard appeared flabbergasted as she was crowned the victor.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Rowe was repeatedly asked by flabbergasted lawmakers how glaring and elementary security failings were allowed to happen, including communications difficulties between the Secret Service and local law enforcement, as well as the lax security of the rally perimeter.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 5 Dec. 2024
Rowe was repeatedly asked by flabbergasted lawmakers how problems so obvious in hindsight were allowed to happen.
—Rebecca Santana, Sun Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024
The channel’s flabbergasted hosts, played by Heidi Gardner and Mikey Day, try their best to steer away from the fact that the cookie is a boob.
—Rima Parikh, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2024
Vinicius looked flabbergasted when referee Jesus Valenzuela produced a yellow card — one that means he will now be suspended for Brazil’s quarterfinal date with Uruguay.
—Jack Lang, The Athletic, 2 July 2024
Abigail Min, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
This leaves Gerry flabbergasted.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 24 Feb. 2026
The unexpected barb left Kimmel flabbergasted.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Feb. 2026
Bill Belichick’s resume screams one-way ticket to Canton, Ohio, but when he wasn’t voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, many were left flabbergasted on Tuesday night.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Shapiro was flabbergasted and offended.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
Not only was the hockey world surprised, Sennecke himself was flabbergasted.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 18 Jan. 2026
Hong Kong Restaurant A fixture in downtown Nampa, the Chinese food destination abruptly closed in September, leaving customers flabbergasted, saddened and nostalgic.
—Michael Deeds
january 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 Jan. 2026
There he was flabbergasted to discover video footage of a woman wearing a dark Balenciaga sack dress on the streets of Paris in the ’50s, encountering curiosity and visible scorn.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
An enthralling photo of Shelton knelling on one knee holding out a ring toward a flabbergasted Berdomas has over 15 million views on X largely due to the massive twister behind them.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 3 July 2025
Few in cable news media can boast of such a tenuous understanding of American politics, as evidenced by Reid’s flabbergasted reaction to Donald Trump’s 2024 defeat of Kamala Harris.
—Becket Adams, National Review, 2 Mar. 2025
In a video shared on Miss America’s Instagram page, Stockard appeared flabbergasted as she was crowned the victor.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Rowe was repeatedly asked by flabbergasted lawmakers how glaring and elementary security failings were allowed to happen, including communications difficulties between the Secret Service and local law enforcement, as well as the lax security of the rally perimeter.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 5 Dec. 2024
Rowe was repeatedly asked by flabbergasted lawmakers how problems so obvious in hindsight were allowed to happen.
—Rebecca Santana, Sun Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024
The channel’s flabbergasted hosts, played by Heidi Gardner and Mikey Day, try their best to steer away from the fact that the cookie is a boob.
—Rima Parikh, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2024
Vinicius looked flabbergasted when referee Jesus Valenzuela produced a yellow card — one that means he will now be suspended for Brazil’s quarterfinal date with Uruguay.
—Jack Lang, The Athletic, 2 July 2024
Verb
Beardsley described herself as flabbergasted by the news.
—Abigail Min, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
This leaves Gerry flabbergasted.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 24 Feb. 2026
The unexpected barb left Kimmel flabbergasted.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Feb. 2026
Bill Belichick’s resume screams one-way ticket to Canton, Ohio, but when he wasn’t voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, many were left flabbergasted on Tuesday night.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Shapiro was flabbergasted and offended.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
Not only was the hockey world surprised, Sennecke himself was flabbergasted.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 18 Jan. 2026
Hong Kong Restaurant A fixture in downtown Nampa, the Chinese food destination abruptly closed in September, leaving customers flabbergasted, saddened and nostalgic.
—Michael Deeds
january 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 Jan. 2026
There he was flabbergasted to discover video footage of a woman wearing a dark Balenciaga sack dress on the streets of Paris in the ’50s, encountering curiosity and visible scorn.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flabbergasted
Adjective
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Don’t Keep Sitting in the Same Old Blind I’m amazed at how many hunters will pick a field edge to hunt for the season and just wait… and wait.—
Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
16 Apr. 2026
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On every stop, journalists were amazed by the American public’s rapturous response to Edward.—
Hadley Hall Meares,
Vanity Fair,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This surprised no one, except, apparently, the Saudis.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2026
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Smith probably won’t be the only listener surprised by the album, which combines some downtown rock with gentle, playful story-songs that swerve toward an almost Buddy Holly-ish melodic sweetness.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The video, which garnered more than 750,000 likes, drew thousands of comments from stunned viewers.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Camavinga looked stunned, his teammates furious, and the referee was left dealing with protests from all angles.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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One that draws more approving thumbs-ups, creates more astonished grins, or pulls more phones from pockets for impromptu photographs and video—especially in stunning Verde Ermes metallic paint.—
Michael Harley,
Forbes.com,
19 Jan. 2026
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Live, the 11-year-old actor shared his astonished reaction to getting the note.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Neighbors were shocked after the shooting, saying the area is normally a safe place for young people.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Even some prominent conservatives were shocked by Gorka’s return.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The others followed, and the titillated-horrified crowd quietly walked back into the night.—
Jerry Saltz,
Vulture,
20 Apr. 2026
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As the scene was projected onto a screen, Jude seemed slightly horrified to see himself in front of the camera rather than behind it.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Connie is bewildered but happy about this.—
Alice Burton,
Vulture,
20 Apr. 2026
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This sometimes left audience members bewildered about what had actually happened.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Horner dropped a package, McGuire said, and was startled by the team.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Littrell walked up to the man, who appeared to be startled by the singer's presence.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Flabbergasted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flabbergasted. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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