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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.
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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.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
The moment unfolded in a TikTok that left viewers just as stunned as her daughters.
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Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
Some responded with stunned silence; others burst into prayer, song, dancing, and joyful celebration.
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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.
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Kels Dayton,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2026
The Paraguay players looked stunned.
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Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
13 June 2026
The Chicago Cubs dugout seemed stunned watching the scene.
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Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
ABC News,
25 June 2026
Then, as Mexico eliminated Czechia 3-0 in Mexico City, South Africa stunned South Korea 1-0 in Monterrey, with Bafana Bafana claiming second place in the group, which was promptly followed by some lovely post-match celebrations.
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David Hickey,
NBC news,
25 June 2026
According to Gurley, the man was stunned.
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Keith O’Brien,
New Yorker,
25 June 2026
The stranger stands there, stunned.
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Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
25 June 2026
Pochettino and his coaching team were stunned to learn otherwise.
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Greg Beacham,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
The video opens at what appears to be a typical baby shower before a surprise reveal leaves guests stunned and transforms the celebration into something far more emotional.
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Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
In congressional races, three candidates tied to the democratic socialist movement in New York – Darializa Avila Chevalier, Claire Valdez and Brad Lander – stunned the Democratic establishment by winning primaries for House seats on Tuesday, June 23.
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Michael Collins,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
For instance, on Battle of Champions, which concluded in April, all the coaches were stunned — in a good way!
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Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 June 2026
Adjective
Europeans, in particular, have been flooding social media with stunned reactions to the salad dressing.
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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
News of Custer's defeat stunned Americans, who were celebrating their country's centennial.
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ABC News,
25 June 2026
Then, as Mexico eliminated Czechia 3-0 in Mexico City, South Africa stunned South Korea 1-0 in Monterrey, with Bafana Bafana claiming second place in the group, which was promptly followed by some lovely post-match celebrations.
—
David Hickey,
NBC news,
25 June 2026
According to Gurley, the man was stunned.
—
Keith O’Brien,
New Yorker,
25 June 2026
The stranger stands there, stunned.
—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
25 June 2026
Pochettino and his coaching team were stunned to learn otherwise.
—
Greg Beacham,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
The video opens at what appears to be a typical baby shower before a surprise reveal leaves guests stunned and transforms the celebration into something far more emotional.
—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
In congressional races, three candidates tied to the democratic socialist movement in New York – Darializa Avila Chevalier, Claire Valdez and Brad Lander – stunned the Democratic establishment by winning primaries for House seats on Tuesday, June 23.
—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
25 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stunned
Adjective
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The Hoosiers faithful amazed locals.
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Kushner was likewise amazed during his first visit in 2021 with Ivanka.
Adjective
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Fido was fine, if a little bewildered, and in February 1973, the board lifted its book bans.
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At the risk of sounding less like a columnist and more like a bewildered bystander … what the heck happened?
Verb
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Fatu was dazed and Reigns speared him through the table.
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When the Knicks won, Berns was dazed.
Verb
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But you may be surprised by the old-timey charms of this beachfront American town.
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The news surprised local law enforcement at the time, who said the information did not come from them.
Adjective
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Pochettino says while making a shocked face.
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Her mom was incredibly proud — and a bit shocked — that a Black man had been elected president.
Adjective
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Keke Palmer was confused about why she wasn't asked to emcee the event.
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The competing corridors have left them confused, forcing them to navigate not only the treacherous waters – facing threats from sea mines, aerial drones, and Revolutionary Guard patrol boats – but also the complex political currents across the strait.
Verb
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The strike rocked the Ecuadorians, whose stingy defense had been their hallmark throughout qualifying for this World Cup, and La Tri gathered together for a pep talk as Azteca boomed around them.
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This piece can be read in the context of an event that rocked Koreans, and the world, in 2016.
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.
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They’d be astonished, delighted.
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