1
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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2
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Jack Lang,
The Athletic,
2 July 2024
Mark Rozzo,
Vanity Fair,
12 June 2026
The show’s hosts were flabbergasted in their post-game coverage.
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Jack Dunn,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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.
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Liza Esquibias,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
Beardsley described herself as flabbergasted by the news.
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Abigail Min,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
The unexpected barb left Kimmel flabbergasted.
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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.
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Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
Not only was the hockey world surprised, Sennecke himself was flabbergasted.
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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.
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Michael Deeds
january 1,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Jan. 2026
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.
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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
Hockney was flabbergasted by the asking price.
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Mark Rozzo,
Vanity Fair,
12 June 2026
The show’s hosts were flabbergasted in their post-game coverage.
—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flabbergasted
Adjective
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The Hoosiers faithful amazed locals.
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Kushner was likewise amazed during his first visit in 2021 with Ivanka.
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.
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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.
Verb
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But you may be surprised by the old-timey charms of this beachfront American town.
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The news surprised local law enforcement at the time, who said the information did not come from them.
Adjective
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Europeans, in particular, have been flooding social media with stunned reactions to the salad dressing.
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After the worst outing of his nine-year major-league career, Freddy Peralta walked off the mound at Citizens Bank Park on Saturday night with a stunned look on his face.
Adjective
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At the risk of sounding less like a columnist and more like a bewildered bystander … what the heck happened?
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Urged by a call from Hugo to destroy her phone and flee Kansas City fast, before WARDEX can get to her, Margaret also hits the road, accompanied initially by a bewildered Jackson.
Verb
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Two years ago, a Long Island deli shocked the country by selling a $120-per-pound lobster salad — and the price has only gone up since.
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The 19-year-old Shawnee Mission Northwest alum shocked the nation as an All-American as a freshman for the University of Illinois.
Adjective
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The first police officer on the scene quickly ran back to the station for help, while neighbors calmed the horrified Lizzie.
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As a horrified Sam inadvertently observes, a creature has been sating itself on his buddy’s brain.
Verb
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To his luck, the sound finally startled the bear and sent it running.
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Officials apparently were startled when more than 2,000 mostly young fans did just that.
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“Flabbergasted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flabbergasted. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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