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as in to daze
to make senseless or dizzy by a blow
a powerful uppercut to the jaw stunned the boxer and sent him crashing to the canvas
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as in to amaze
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected
the news of their boss's termination stunned the staff
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Recent Examples of stun
Spanish league leader Real Madrid was stunned by Osasuna in a 2-1 loss on Saturday.
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ABC News, 21 Feb. 2026
Margie Kaercher, the founder of Hearth & Honey Homes in Tampa, Florida, notes that dark grays and blacks can certainly stun in some kitchens but are not suited for all types of spaces.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
One driver sits stunned behind an airbag, in shock.
—Wyles Daniel, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026
When Noah heard this, he was stunned.
—Gail Sheehy, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026
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ABC News, 21 Feb. 2026
Margie Kaercher, the founder of Hearth & Honey Homes in Tampa, Florida, notes that dark grays and blacks can certainly stun in some kitchens but are not suited for all types of spaces.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
One driver sits stunned behind an airbag, in shock.
—Wyles Daniel, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026
When Noah heard this, he was stunned.
—Gail Sheehy, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stun
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Eleven, the show’s telekinetic heroine, who grew up in a lab, became dazed by the number of clothing options at the Gap.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
26 Dec. 2025
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Fairview came out throwing haymakers, dazing the Bruins in the early going.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
23 Nov. 2025
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But Manso consistently pulls rebounds away from taller players, scores inside and makes plays that amaze his teammates.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Beneath the glamour and glitz is a heartwarming story that continues to dazzle and amaze every year.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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The differences between the two major models, along with other forecast guidance, equates to the difference between a paralyzing blizzard along the I-95 corridor and a largely forgettable bout of light snow.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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But, like so many domestic violence survivors, she was paralyzed with fear in the moment.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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The transformation took three years and a color decision that surprised even local craftsmen.—
Ryan Craggs,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2026
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Karissa Waddick has a deep-dive story that might surprise you, with names like John Hanson, Elias Boudinot and Thomas Mifflin, largely forgotten by history − and one, John Hancock, who's remembered for a lot of things other than being president.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
23 Feb. 2026
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Eight years ago, few Broncomaniacs were rocking a 72 jersey in public.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
24 Feb. 2026
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The seemingly quaint and cordial sport of curling was rocked by cheating allegations during the Winter Games.—
Sallee Ann Harrison,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2026
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Edward Segarra King Charles III shocked royal onlookers by attending a fashion show on the same day younger brother Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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The timing of the resignation shocked players and union staff.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Elsewhere, stories of economic gloom – from galloping inflation to restaurant closures and the knock-on impact of severe tax increases – describe the many ways in which the prolonged war in Ukraine is now hitting Russians hard in the pocket at home.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Finally, Kylie Minogue bags another top 40 hit thanks to the release of Tension Tour/Live 2025 (Mushroom Music) on CD and vinyl.—
Lars Brandle,
Billboard,
20 Feb. 2026
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Amid a years-long decline in the bee population that has startled scientists, experts are now warning that a growing industry is hurting native habitats and potentially leading to further die-offs.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
20 Feb. 2026
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The project, which Steinberger has rebranded multiple times—evolving from Clawdbot to Moltbot and finally to OpenClaw—largely owing to politics—has expanded at a pace that startles even seasoned AI experts.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Stun.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stun. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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