1
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
The Mercury came out with superior energy to topple the defending champs, then stunned the top seed with a desperation heave from Sami Whitcomb.
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Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Even judge Carrie Ann Inaba was stunned.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Oct. 2025
Continue reading … OUT OF NOWHERE – Driver stunned when a surprise visitor makes a sudden appearance.
—FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
When Tanya Eby was in sixth grade, her friends made a decision that stunned and devastated her.
—Laura Kwerel, NPR, 29 Sep. 2025
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Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Even judge Carrie Ann Inaba was stunned.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Oct. 2025
Continue reading … OUT OF NOWHERE – Driver stunned when a surprise visitor makes a sudden appearance.
—FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
When Tanya Eby was in sixth grade, her friends made a decision that stunned and devastated her.
—Laura Kwerel, NPR, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stun
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The young men in Bruins blue and gold staggering off the field afterwards dazed, confused.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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Video from the scene soon after the attack showed numerous children wandering dazed, covered in blood and dust.—
Mahmoud Atef,
CNN Money,
30 Aug. 2025
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Through it all, your professionalism, determination, dedication, and spirit of collaboration have inspired me and amazed me time and time again.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
7 Oct. 2025
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Andrew Harnik | Getty Images Shares of Oracle surged 36% in yesterday’s session after the company’s cloud growth estimates amazed Wall Street.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
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Shortly after Henry’s death, Augusta suffered two paralyzing strokes, intensifying her and Ed’s isolated, co-dependent relationship before her death in 1945.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
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The family is reeling from the tragedy as Kinzely has been paralyzed from the neck down, her family said in a GoFundMe set up to assist with Kayleb's funeral and medical assistance for the surviving children.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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Bad Bunny’s booking for Super Bowl LX, scheduled for February, didn’t surprise anyone familiar with his music.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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For last year's celebration, Nathan Lane surprised Behar on the show with a pizza deliveryman stripper in honor of the occasion.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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As seen in the second photo, Kidman — who also rocked her new bangs — layered a statement burgundy blazer jacket over her shoulders to tie in the bag.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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The country was rocked by the 2019 murder of Walter Lübcke, a local government official who supported the pro-refugee policies of then-Chancellor Angela Merkel.—
Stephanie Halasz,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
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Alfred Hitchcock's classic, which revolutionized and shocked Hollywood in equal measure, was famously adapted from a novel that was based on the case of Ed Gein by American writer Robert Bloch.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Oct. 2025
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In August, David was in a video that shocked the world and drew commentary from the White House.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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The ball popped up in the air and Bolton was there to grab it, except he was hit by teammate Drue Tranquill.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
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Hikers hit Goat Trail Hill 'n Dale Hiking Club will hike Thursday along the Goat Trail to Steel Creek on the Buffalo National River.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Oct. 2025
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First baseman Michael Toglia covered his head, too, and was startled when the ball landed a few feet from him.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
28 Sep. 2025
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Sleep may be disturbed by a pet's movements, and dogs may bite if startled.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Stun.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stun. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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