as in dazed
suffering from mental confusion
feeling a little punchy after being up half the night with a crying baby
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Recent Examples of punchy
There’s also wireless charging out of the box now, a new wax-guard, and a punchy, limited-edition Deep Plum colourway.
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Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 14 June 2025
The available premium Bose 12-speaker sound system is rich and punchy.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
The Apple AirPods 4 are now available for $99 only and bring punchy bass, clean sound, and instant iPhone pairing without the bulk of in-ear tips or extra setup.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 9 June 2025
While the last release featured a punchy bright green hue and butter yellow, the newest collection includes a vibrant royal blue and an invigorating magenta tone.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 3 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for punchy
Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 14 June 2025
The available premium Bose 12-speaker sound system is rich and punchy.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
The Apple AirPods 4 are now available for $99 only and bring punchy bass, clean sound, and instant iPhone pairing without the bulk of in-ear tips or extra setup.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 9 June 2025
While the last release featured a punchy bright green hue and butter yellow, the newest collection includes a vibrant royal blue and an invigorating magenta tone.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 3 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for punchy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for punchy
Adjective
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In his latest, Minervini brings viewers into the thick of the Civil War, only to find the same dazed souls and gnawing uncertainties that have always been his focus.—
Tim Grierson,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2025
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The internet, like a dazed prize fighter, wobbles on its last legs before going down.—
Jake Coyle,
Twin Cities,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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Despite decades of existence, Jack in the Box’s sales remain stagnant, its strategy appears confused, and investors are becoming increasingly uneasy.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Charles Leclerc, meanwhile, was left confused by the team’s strategy call — having gone long on the opening stint, but never seemed like a genuine threat to the leaders and lacking the outright pace of Lando Norris on the same strategy.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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Tornado is a bewildered Japanese girl (played by pop singer Kôki) who fights off a horde of white men, thieving gold vagabonds who represent both Anglo-Saxon and Anglo-Celtic ancestry.—
Armond White,
National Review,
4 June 2025
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After staying at the shelter, Caboose eventually underwent surgery to get spayed and get their hernia repaired, but that's when doctors found something that left them bewildered.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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Some people have suggested that red-light cameras would be helpful, but Linke said that a key way to reduce the number of distracted drivers is furthering education.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 June 2025
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In 2023, Elon Musk seemed too distracted by his latest venture to run the world’s most valuable car company.—
Patrick George,
The Atlantic,
18 June 2025
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If that happens, a person may become confused and dizzy, and feel faint.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
19 June 2025
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But experiencing random dizzy spells throughout the day is nothing short of unnerving.—
Rachel Nall,
SELF,
17 June 2025
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“Punchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punchy. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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