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as in amazed
affected with sudden and great wonder or surprise
realizing that they had been left out of the will, the billionaire's relatives just sat there, stunned
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as in bewildered
suffering from mental confusion
the loud noise left her momentarily stunned
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as in dazed
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 surprised
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 stunned
Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 22 June 2026
After the worst outing of his nine-year major-league career, Freddy Peralta walked off the mound at Citizens Bank Park on Saturday night with a stunned look on his face.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 21 June 2026
But one look at franchise icons Patrick Ewing and Walt Frazier — who both appeared a mix of relieved and stunned — communicated the weight lifted by the title.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 20 June 2026
The moment unfolded in a TikTok that left viewers just as stunned as her daughters.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
Some responded with stunned silence; others burst into prayer, song, dancing, and joyful celebration.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 16 June 2026
The stadium, packed to the brim with more than 82,000 fans, reverberated with stunned murmurs as Morocco’s Ismael Saibari snuck behind a distracted Brazil defense and chipped home a beautiful goal over goalkeeper Alisson Becker’s head to open the scoring in the 22nd minute.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2026
The Paraguay players looked stunned.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 13 June 2026
The Chicago Cubs dugout seemed stunned watching the scene.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
Richard Dunn, Oc Register, 18 June 2026
For instance, on Battle of Champions, which concluded in April, all the coaches were stunned — in a good way!
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 18 June 2026
In New Castle, Delaware, neighbors were stunned to learn the suspect lived next door.
—Ross Dimattei, CBS News, 18 June 2026
So, when West and Amanda confirmed it, I was stunned.
—Kate Aurthur, Variety, 17 June 2026
The notices, sent by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada on June 13, have left some new citizens stunned.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Zendaya stunned in an LBD dripping with fringe during her first red carpet with Tom Holland since 2021.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 15 June 2026
The realization left everyone stunned, especially Taylor's boyfriend.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
But the sheer fervor of protest from putative allies stunned Eaddy.
—Ta-Nehisi Coates, Vanity Fair, 15 June 2026
Adjective
Europeans, in particular, have been flooding social media with stunned reactions to the salad dressing.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 22 June 2026
After the worst outing of his nine-year major-league career, Freddy Peralta walked off the mound at Citizens Bank Park on Saturday night with a stunned look on his face.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 21 June 2026
But one look at franchise icons Patrick Ewing and Walt Frazier — who both appeared a mix of relieved and stunned — communicated the weight lifted by the title.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 20 June 2026
The moment unfolded in a TikTok that left viewers just as stunned as her daughters.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
Some responded with stunned silence; others burst into prayer, song, dancing, and joyful celebration.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 16 June 2026
The stadium, packed to the brim with more than 82,000 fans, reverberated with stunned murmurs as Morocco’s Ismael Saibari snuck behind a distracted Brazil defense and chipped home a beautiful goal over goalkeeper Alisson Becker’s head to open the scoring in the 22nd minute.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2026
The Paraguay players looked stunned.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 13 June 2026
The Chicago Cubs dugout seemed stunned watching the scene.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
Verb
The Sailors placed second in the ultra-competitive Sunset League and advanced to the CIF Southern Section Division 2 semifinals, in which they were stunned in the last inning by eventual champion Ganesha, 2-1.
—Richard Dunn, Oc Register, 18 June 2026
For instance, on Battle of Champions, which concluded in April, all the coaches were stunned — in a good way!
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 18 June 2026
In New Castle, Delaware, neighbors were stunned to learn the suspect lived next door.
—Ross Dimattei, CBS News, 18 June 2026
So, when West and Amanda confirmed it, I was stunned.
—Kate Aurthur, Variety, 17 June 2026
The notices, sent by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada on June 13, have left some new citizens stunned.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Zendaya stunned in an LBD dripping with fringe during her first red carpet with Tom Holland since 2021.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 15 June 2026
The realization left everyone stunned, especially Taylor's boyfriend.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
But the sheer fervor of protest from putative allies stunned Eaddy.
—Ta-Nehisi Coates, Vanity Fair, 15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stunned
Adjective
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The Hoosiers faithful amazed locals.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
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Kushner was likewise amazed during his first visit in 2021 with Ivanka.—
Marzio G. Mian,
Vanity Fair,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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At the risk of sounding less like a columnist and more like a bewildered bystander … what the heck happened?—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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Urged by a call from Hugo to destroy her phone and flee Kansas City fast, before WARDEX can get to her, Margaret also hits the road, accompanied initially by a bewildered Jackson.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Fatu was dazed and Reigns speared him through the table.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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When the Knicks won, Berns was dazed.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
Verb
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But you may be surprised by the old-timey charms of this beachfront American town.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 June 2026
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The news surprised local law enforcement at the time, who said the information did not come from them.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
Adjective
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Her mom was incredibly proud — and a bit shocked — that a Black man had been elected president.—
Rebecca Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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While perusing an old friend’s social media account, she was shocked to see a little boy in the background of one of the photos.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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But then, the writer himself might get confused about which is which.—
Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
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For example, a lot of fans were a bit confused on Friday after watching Miguel Almiron be sent off in the first half of Paraguay’s win against Turkey.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
Verb
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Emir Caner led the small Baptist college for 17 years until he was removed last year as a former student and staff member’s story of abuse rocked its campus in the Georgia foothills.—
Thad Moore,
AJC.com,
23 June 2026
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In a scandal that rocked the business, Davis was fired from Columbia in May 1973, accused of defrauding the company of $94,000 in expense-account violations, including paying for his son Fred’s bar mitzvah and a renovation of his apartment.—
Jennifer Frederick,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
Verb
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Meloni is astonished and defiant Trump’s posturing underscored how his alliance with Meloni — who has long been seen as one of his closest friends in Europe — has frayed over his war in Iran, his tariffs against Europe and his complaints when anyone disagrees with him.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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They’d be astonished, delighted.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
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