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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
Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Minnesota killing off a late-period penalty was about the only highlight for Wild fans, who went to the second intermission a bit stunned at the deficit facing their team.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 16 Mar. 2026
The stunned victim dropped to the floor about five minutes later.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026
After spending much of his first season with the Lakers in a stunned funk following the blockbuster trade that shipped him out of Dallas, Doncic has tried to revive his joyful style this year.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Berry, who immediately wiped away his saliva, looked stunned, even horrified, but Brody didn’t seem to notice.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 12 Mar. 2026
Photos of Tan circulated widely across social media, sparking the same kind of stunned reactions that continue to surface today with his 60th birthday.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
The short film shows the singer walking through New York City in real time, playing his songs on subway cars and various spots around the city, and leaving a trail of stunned fans in his wake.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 5 Mar. 2026
The stunned policemen opened the door.
—Anand Gopal, New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2026
CBS News, 18 Mar. 2026
Na Hong-jin’s Hope Na Hong-jin stunned Cannes in 2016 with his visceral supernatural thriller The Wailing.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
Lori Loughlin has left fans stunned over her youthful look.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Along with everyone in our community, we are understandably stunned.
—Tyler Jett, Des Moines Register, 18 Mar. 2026
On the first night, McTeigue was stunned to see sharpshooters posted atop the buildings for security as the 500 masked extras walked down the street towards the film’s armored tanks.
—Matthew Huff, IndieWire, 17 Mar. 2026
The actor appeared stunned when his name was read and the theater erupted in thunderous applause as the former child actor accepted his first-ever Oscar.
—Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
Earlier in the evening, Klum stunned in another Chrome Hearts look at the Oscars ceremony.
—Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
And how about the 2006 final when Palo Alto stunned Mater Dei 51-47 in Division II in which Jeremy Lin made a 25-foot bank shot from the top of the key.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Cabot immediately covered her face and turned away from the camera, while a stunned Byron ducked down and exited the frame.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Minnesota killing off a late-period penalty was about the only highlight for Wild fans, who went to the second intermission a bit stunned at the deficit facing their team.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 16 Mar. 2026
The stunned victim dropped to the floor about five minutes later.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026
After spending much of his first season with the Lakers in a stunned funk following the blockbuster trade that shipped him out of Dallas, Doncic has tried to revive his joyful style this year.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Berry, who immediately wiped away his saliva, looked stunned, even horrified, but Brody didn’t seem to notice.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 12 Mar. 2026
Photos of Tan circulated widely across social media, sparking the same kind of stunned reactions that continue to surface today with his 60th birthday.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
The short film shows the singer walking through New York City in real time, playing his songs on subway cars and various spots around the city, and leaving a trail of stunned fans in his wake.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 5 Mar. 2026
The stunned policemen opened the door.
—Anand Gopal, New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2026
Verb
Venezuela stunned the United States in the World Baseball Classic final, beating the Americans 3-2 for the country's first WBC title.
—CBS News, 18 Mar. 2026
Na Hong-jin’s Hope Na Hong-jin stunned Cannes in 2016 with his visceral supernatural thriller The Wailing.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
Lori Loughlin has left fans stunned over her youthful look.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Along with everyone in our community, we are understandably stunned.
—Tyler Jett, Des Moines Register, 18 Mar. 2026
On the first night, McTeigue was stunned to see sharpshooters posted atop the buildings for security as the 500 masked extras walked down the street towards the film’s armored tanks.
—Matthew Huff, IndieWire, 17 Mar. 2026
The actor appeared stunned when his name was read and the theater erupted in thunderous applause as the former child actor accepted his first-ever Oscar.
—Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
Earlier in the evening, Klum stunned in another Chrome Hearts look at the Oscars ceremony.
—Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
And how about the 2006 final when Palo Alto stunned Mater Dei 51-47 in Division II in which Jeremy Lin made a 25-foot bank shot from the top of the key.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stunned
Adjective
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This visual sleight of hand worked so well that sometimes even Gomez was amazed.—
Alex Morris,
Rolling Stone,
19 Mar. 2026
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Liu, so amazed, emerges from the building with her phone out.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Be careful about coming on so strong that others are bewildered or defensive.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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Just a direct, almost bewildered question aimed at the creator.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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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Firefighters were trying to put out flames, others were trying to find victims inside, Sanford's truck was still there and church members who'd just survived the horror were on the lawn, dazed.—
Georgea Kovanis,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In the investing space, the boss of the world’s biggest investor, Norges Bank Investment Management CEO Nicolai Tagen, told CNBC he was surprised by how muted the market action has been to the war, saying he is concerned by the long term impact of higher oil prices.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2026
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Of the 37 total nominees, 10 teachers and two principals will be named as Golden Apple Award winners and will be surprised with the honor during classroom visits on an unspecified date in the spring.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Elliott said one comment from a female jailer left her shocked.—
Daniel Wilkerson,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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So we shouldn’t be overly shocked if the same thing happens this year.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The horse is very confused by your utter lack of consideration as to the consequences.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Mar. 2026
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Late last year, Walsh told the Tribune the government’s move to press charges had left her shocked and confused.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Ministers remain haunted by events in September 2000 when former Prime Minister Tony Blair’s government, with a majority as large as Starmer’s now, was rocked as farmers and hauliers blockaded refineries and fuel depots amid fury over taxes levied on petrol and diesel.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2026
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He got rocked and didn’t make it through the third inning as the US eventually suffered its lone defeat, 8-6.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Kokuho was her very first film, and the prospect of attending the Academy Awards astonished and baffled her.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Mar. 2026
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Hearing that more-than-one-hour-long chewing episode recorded on the biologger left me astonished.—
Leonie Baier,
The Conversation,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Stunned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stunned. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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