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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
Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 26 May 2026
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
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
We are flabbergasted at the audacity of Todd and Chase Chrisley, who are more focused on attacking my client rather than defending themselves against the allegations of criminal conduct.
—Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 26 May 2026
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
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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After a game in Germany once, the players from the Lake Norman area were amazed to see 15-year-old German soccer players smoking cigarettes and drinking beer.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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According to Oliveira, onlookers were amazed by the size of the shark as it was brought closer to shore.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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And so did a few astonished gasps when a drone shot revealed just how far outside of the Mojave tent her crowd of headbanging bodies stretched.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
17 Apr. 2026
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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
Verb
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On the winning side was Cracker Barrel, which surprised investors Tuesday by posting strong third-quarter profit and revenue.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
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But he was surprised by articles that said men could experience postpartum depression too.—
Keith Wagstaff,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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The revelation earns him a stunned look from Amanda.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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While the ousting immediately stunned and outraged members of the diabetes research community, Henderson’s video is in sharp contrast to the ADA’s series of statements over the past several days that tried to justify the decision.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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Kelli cries over how solid the Mwangi unit is, praising Gerald as a father and husband and affirming that Shamea’s ass is real, while everyone else looks on, bewildered.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
8 June 2026
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Karl-Anthony Towns, who was on the podium with him, took off his glasses and looked at his teammate with a bewildered expression.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2026
Verb
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In Game 3, Wembanyama shocked Knicks fans by pushing Jalen Brunson to the floor without drawing a foul.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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Images from the confrontation shocked the nation and helped build support for passage of the Voting Rights Act later that year.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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As a horrified Sam inadvertently observes, a creature has been sating itself on his buddy’s brain.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
31 May 2026
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As his tricks progressed, the Young Man felt horrified and confused at the same time.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Her voice startled me, both rough and smooth—like a bottle of whiskey set in front of a princess.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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The blast in Indonesia's restive eastern Papua region startled locals with a thunderous boom on Sunday afternoon, emitting a ball of flames followed by a thick smoke column, according to footage broadcast on Kompas TV.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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