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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
Also at the premiere, Hathaway, 43, stunned in a custom red satin Louis Vuitton gown by Nicolas Ghesquière, according to WWD.
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Staff Author, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
They were stunned to see her show up without her owner, but Missy acted as though nothing was out of the ordinary.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
Lone Star scored 14 points in the final two minutes to stun the Bearcats.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
Los Angeles stunned the NBA by claiming the first two games of its first-round series at home over the Rockets, who were perceived as the strong favorites in the series due to the Lakers' injury problems.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
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Staff Author, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
They were stunned to see her show up without her owner, but Missy acted as though nothing was out of the ordinary.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
Lone Star scored 14 points in the final two minutes to stun the Bearcats.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
Los Angeles stunned the NBA by claiming the first two games of its first-round series at home over the Rockets, who were perceived as the strong favorites in the series due to the Lakers' injury problems.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stun
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Despite seeming dazed at first, Wembanyama was able to stand and ran into the tunnel to get further evaluation in the locker room.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, eight-year-old S.S., dazed by the blast, made it through the airport gates on her own.—
JC Hallman,
Oklahoma Watch,
22 Mar. 2026
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That is my bread and butter, to amaze people that like getting to the bottom of things.—
Eric Fayeulle,
ABC News,
19 Apr. 2026
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The wildly colorful installations, in both the garden and the indoor galleries, are sure to amaze.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2026
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Though brief, Yoon’s martial law decree threw the country into a severe political crisis, paralyzing politics and high-level diplomacy and rattling financial markets.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Though she is paralyzed from the neck down, Lucy still has some mobility in her arms, the Post reported.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
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Given this, what still surprises me is how rarely art schools teach the business realities of being an artist – and how often artists cling to the belief that their art alone will make their careers.—
Magnus Resch,
ARTnews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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For decades, Mars has surprised scientists with evidence of ancient rivers, shifting sands and the chemical fingerprints of past water.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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Zack Bolduc and Cole Caufield, on the power play, had spotted Montreal a 2-0 lead as the Bell Centre absolutely rocked again in the anticipation and hope that perhaps their team might take a 3-1 lead over the favoured Lightning.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The explosion was part of a wave of attacks in recent days which have rocked Cauca and fueled security concerns ahead of presidential elections next month.—
Alfie Pannell,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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In 1999, the Institute of Medicine’s landmark report To Err Is Human shocked the nation by estimating that 44,000 to 98,000 Americans were dying each year from preventable medical errors.—
Joe Kiani,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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The accomplishment shocked military planners everywhere.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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And Silva hit a home run, her third, after attempting a bunt on the previous pitch.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Seattle Seahawks have already hit three of their biggest needs in the 2026 NFL Draft, taking Notre Dame running back Jadarian Price on Thursday night in Round 1 and TCU safety Bud Clark and Arkansas cornerback Julian Neal in the second and third rounds on Friday.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Peafowl can also disturb landscaping and startle people with their piercing screams.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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The gunfire startled sleeping guests at the Citizen Hotel, which included a wedding party and fans of the rapper Tyler the Creator, who performed at a concert hours earlier.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Stun.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stun. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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