Thesaurus results for STUN

stun

verb

ˈstən

Definition of stun

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 If the Scots get stunned by Smith and Richland can defeat Carrollton Turner, then Highland Park and Richland will be co-champions with Highland Park taking the first seed and Richland the second. — Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Nov. 2026 His rare death resulting from an impact in a game has stunned the world of soccer. — ABC News, 5 Nov. 2026 The municipality, which has a larger population than four states, turned blue when Democrat Joe Schianablo stunned everyone with a win in the race for town supervisor. — CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026 Severide is stunned to hear his decision; after 12 years of riding together, nothing will ever be the same. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stun

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Verb

And they were dazed when JJ Buchanan came down with Bryce Underwood's second Hail Mary pass to turn the four-touchdown-underdog Broncos' 12-7 upset into a 13-12 loss.

— CBS News, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026
Despite looking dazed, Guerrero scampered home to tie the game at 1-1.

— Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of daze

Verb

After dressing up as an anthropomorphic worm, an incredibly realistic ET, and a chimpanzee complete with prosthetic facial features and ears, the supermodel is ready to amaze us once again.

— Alfredo Toriello, Vanity Fair, 28 Oct. 2026
The 2026 guide has 29 new gems; that number includes a few places that had formerly dropped off the list but now return, having amazed us once again.

— Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of amaze

Verb

Explosions rocked the city as Russia fired multiple waves of ballistic missiles, several of which hit and damaged the Northern Bridge across the Dnipro River, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko.

— Reuters, NBC news, 7 Nov. 2026
Himelright doesn't know the Coates family personally, but says this situation has rocked the entire community.

— Ashley Paul, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of rock

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Plus, the reception desk has surprise toys and giveaways for children to discover like paper and crayons for drawing.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
Another iPhone Duo change could surprise travelers Apple has made the iPhone Duo eSIM-only worldwide.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of surprise

Verb

Moderna just hit a new high The stock is up about 36% in a month.

— Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
Because their immune systems are still developing, influenza can hit them hard and fast and can quickly spiral into serious complications including pneumonia, extreme dehydration, brain inflammation or death.

— Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of hit

Verb

Back in 2024, Verstappen shocked the world with a wet-weather drive for the ages here, finishing first after starting from P17 on the grid.

— Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026
Paxton attendees were shocked at the blue tsunami that engulfed the country.

— Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of shock

Verb

Friday is astonished to realize Ultron sees himself as Vision’s father and values his good opinion.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2026
Art Nichols, a kidney recipient who had his transplant operation performed at Northwestern Medicine in September, was astonished to learn that his organ donor was his daughter, Natalie.

— Jane Miller, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026

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