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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
Steve Belanger, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
Ashley was so stunned that she could be seen standing still for several seconds while trying to comprehend what was going on.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
The stunned silence after her answer kind of says it all.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
What has left me completely stunned is that Labubus are on sale, too—just not on Amazon.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 8 Oct. 2025
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.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2025
Give her a stunned little hello?
—Catherine Lacey, New Yorker, 5 Oct. 2025
That year, the county agreed to a $12 million settlement with the family of Lucky Phounsy, who died in 2015 after deputies beat, stunned and hogtied him.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
The 68-yarder — the only one for a score — stunned Glenn.
—Martin Henderson, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
The capital’s development over the past eight years, despite sanctions and the extreme isolation of the Covid-19 pandemic, stunned him.
—Will Ripley, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Their video has racked up nearly 80 million views on TikTok, with fans stunned to see the Nobel Prize laureate standing back-to-back with the late-night host.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Beccuau said one of the detainees is believed to have been part of the four-person crew that carried out the October 19 robbery, a heist that stunned France and the world.
—Barney Henderson, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
But Miles stunned the country by entering the transfer portal and eventually landing at TCU, a few weeks after the Horned Frogs eliminated Notre Dame in the Sweet 16.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Oct. 2025
Listening to the earlier recordings, Jody was stunned by how high White’s voice was and learned from his mother that White’s baritone only emerged after his dad had his tonsils removed.
—Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2025
Thieves took less than eight minutes to steal jewels valued at 88 million euros ($102 million) — a high-profile heist that sparked a national reckoning and stunned the world.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2025
The brazen daytime heist at the museum last Sunday stunned France, when four men, dressed as workmen, broke in through an upper floor window using a ladder on a moving truck.
—Eleanor Beardsley, NPR, 26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
When the former fed asked him how the script was proceeding, he was met with stunned silence.
—Steve Belanger, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
Ashley was so stunned that she could be seen standing still for several seconds while trying to comprehend what was going on.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
The stunned silence after her answer kind of says it all.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
What has left me completely stunned is that Labubus are on sale, too—just not on Amazon.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 8 Oct. 2025
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.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2025
Give her a stunned little hello?
—Catherine Lacey, New Yorker, 5 Oct. 2025
That year, the county agreed to a $12 million settlement with the family of Lucky Phounsy, who died in 2015 after deputies beat, stunned and hogtied him.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
The 68-yarder — the only one for a score — stunned Glenn.
—Martin Henderson, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
Verb
In the final two, the Vancouver Whitecaps and Portland Timbers stunned FC Dallas and San Diego FC, respectively, with stoppage-time equalizers, then victories in shootouts.
—Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
The capital’s development over the past eight years, despite sanctions and the extreme isolation of the Covid-19 pandemic, stunned him.
—Will Ripley, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Their video has racked up nearly 80 million views on TikTok, with fans stunned to see the Nobel Prize laureate standing back-to-back with the late-night host.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Beccuau said one of the detainees is believed to have been part of the four-person crew that carried out the October 19 robbery, a heist that stunned France and the world.
—Barney Henderson, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
But Miles stunned the country by entering the transfer portal and eventually landing at TCU, a few weeks after the Horned Frogs eliminated Notre Dame in the Sweet 16.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Oct. 2025
Listening to the earlier recordings, Jody was stunned by how high White’s voice was and learned from his mother that White’s baritone only emerged after his dad had his tonsils removed.
—Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2025
Thieves took less than eight minutes to steal jewels valued at 88 million euros ($102 million) — a high-profile heist that sparked a national reckoning and stunned the world.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2025
The brazen daytime heist at the museum last Sunday stunned France, when four men, dressed as workmen, broke in through an upper floor window using a ladder on a moving truck.
—Eleanor Beardsley, NPR, 26 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stunned
Adjective
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And finally, the world was amazed.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
29 Oct. 2025
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As the video gained more attention, people were amazed by how easy the hack was.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Sholder appeared in the documentary and seemed more bewildered about all of this than anything else.—
Mike Ryan,
IndieWire,
31 Oct. 2025
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The canine, clearly confused, stared up, visibly bewildered and waiting patiently for the affection to finally land.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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
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The young men in Bruins blue and gold staggering off the field afterwards dazed, confused.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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After surviving the massacre and making a recovery that surprised even her doctors, Sophia returned home in time to celebrate her upcoming 13th birthday, a family spokesperson told CNN.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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Getting Better Every Day When asked about the Blue Jays’ strategy, Shapiro’s answer surprised students expecting to hear about championships first.—
Karl Moore,
Forbes.com,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The other women were absolutely shocked — especially Ali.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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With everyone shocked, curious and eager for more, Otto decided to vlog the experience for fans.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Those willing to put in the time (and those who aren't easily wigged out) may find to their confused delight that Tippett is the maddest creative god of them all.—
Chris Snellgrove,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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The Oscar-winning filmmaker makes the viewer as torn and confused and at wit’s end as the people trying to avoid doomsday.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Introduced by Nick and Vanessa Lachey, Smith rocked the Love Is Blind stage with his stomp-clap anthem alongside a full live band while the season 9 contestants made their way inside the venue listening to the catchy tune.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
30 Oct. 2025
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For the event, Eilish rocked a private school chic-look with a navy blazer and skirt, grey sweater and brown Oxford shoes with tall grey socks.—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In her work, Warner has dispelled myths such as the one that indigenous people, astonished by modern technologies, believed that cameras stole their souls.—
David Wingrave,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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He was astonished and renewed by that quiet.—
Stephen Trimble,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Stunned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stunned. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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