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flabbergasted

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verb

past tense of flabbergast

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of flabbergasted
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 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 Fans were left flabbergasted at the idea Kanye would be done with music. Michael Saponara, Billboard, 9 July 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
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 To be clear, it's been extremely detrimental to the Yankees, who have to be flabbergasted at his immediate fall-off upon arrival. Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025 The pitching coach was flabbergasted. Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flabbergasted
Adjective
  • Parente isn’t the only attorney who was amazed the government’s Chevy Tahoe was allowed to leave the state.
    Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Viewers on TikTok were amazed by the seller’s incredible housewarming gift in the viral video.
    Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • After surviving the massacre and making a recovery that surprised even her doctors, Sophia returned home in time to celebrate her upcoming 13th birthday, a family spokesperson told CNN.
    Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Getting Better Every Day When asked about the Blue Jays’ strategy, Shapiro’s answer surprised students expecting to hear about championships first.
    Karl Moore, Forbes.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • When the former fed asked him how the script was proceeding, he was met with stunned silence.
    Steve Belanger, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Ashley was so stunned that she could be seen standing still for several seconds while trying to comprehend what was going on.
    Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Under Kidman's Practical Magic 2 post, fans in the comments expressed excitement about the forthcoming sequel to the witchy cult classic — which was based on the 1995 Alice Hoffman novel of the same name — while others seemed astonished that filming for the movie has already finished.
    Nigel Smith, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Meanwhile, The Pitt only has two wins so far, but Shawn Hatosy wins most astonished speech.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The Steelers were shocked by Joe Flacco’s Bengals last week.
    Jeff Howe, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
  • The original movie shocked audiences, and its low-budget aesthetic helped make the madness look even more grisly, macabre and real.
    Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Whether a pup bolts after a squirrel, slips its collar, or runs off after being startled, those first few minutes can feel endless.
    Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Who jumped, startled, when Rey laughed nervously.
    Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Like Porcile, a horrified warning.
    David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
  • When Trowbridge announces that Rayburn was the architect of the HMS Courageous attack and doesn’t say a word about Roylin, everyone is rocked back on their heels in horrified surprise, except for Dennison.
    Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2025

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“Flabbergasted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flabbergasted. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.

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