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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
Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2025
This time, a packed house at Arena Riga was the one left in a stunned silence.
—Bobby Krivitsky, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
As a stunned Lichaj initially stumbled to the ground in the penalty area, in his haste to celebrate, Forest’s then caretaker manager Gary Brazil was captured by the television cameras simply giggling to himself in disbelief.
—Max Mathews, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
The whole country seemed stunned.
—Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2025
The remark was followed by laughter, which left her stunned in her bedroom.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Bertha shouts in stunned disbelief.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 11 Aug. 2025
Speaking for myself, there have been many hours of stunned amazement.
—Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2025
The Mets sat stunned in the dugout.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 10 Aug. 2025
Joe Davidosn, Sacbee.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Chili’s has stunned the market with same-store sales surging 24% and its parent’s stock climbing 300% over the past three years.
—Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
The Green Bay Packers stunned the NFL by acquiring Micah Parsons in a blockbuster trade that has tipped the power balance in the NFC North in their favor.
—Trevor Squire, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Sep. 2025
Lynch was stunned as Lee made her way down to the ring.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
He was stunned Kelce acknowledged his attendance that night in 2018, and even more surprised by the apology.
—Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2025
Then Vandy stunned the Tide last year.
—Marc Weiszer, Athens Banner-Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Grimsby Town, who stunned Manchester United in the second round, will travel to Championship side Sheffield Wednesday, who eliminated Leeds United on tuesday.
—Colin Millar, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
The couple shares four kids — Luna, 9, Miles, 6, Esti, 2, and Wren, 2 — and four dogs, a fact that stunned Meghan.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Micah Parsons is officially a member of the Green Bay Packers, and members of the Dallas Cowboys are just as stunned as the rest of the NFL world.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2025
This time, a packed house at Arena Riga was the one left in a stunned silence.
—Bobby Krivitsky, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
As a stunned Lichaj initially stumbled to the ground in the penalty area, in his haste to celebrate, Forest’s then caretaker manager Gary Brazil was captured by the television cameras simply giggling to himself in disbelief.
—Max Mathews, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
The whole country seemed stunned.
—Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2025
The remark was followed by laughter, which left her stunned in her bedroom.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Bertha shouts in stunned disbelief.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 11 Aug. 2025
Speaking for myself, there have been many hours of stunned amazement.
—Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2025
The Mets sat stunned in the dugout.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 10 Aug. 2025
Verb
Twenty years ago this month, UCD stunned FBS-level Stanford with a late winning drive on the road in one of the great moments in program history.
—Joe Davidosn, Sacbee.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Chili’s has stunned the market with same-store sales surging 24% and its parent’s stock climbing 300% over the past three years.
—Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
The Green Bay Packers stunned the NFL by acquiring Micah Parsons in a blockbuster trade that has tipped the power balance in the NFC North in their favor.
—Trevor Squire, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Sep. 2025
Lynch was stunned as Lee made her way down to the ring.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
He was stunned Kelce acknowledged his attendance that night in 2018, and even more surprised by the apology.
—Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2025
Then Vandy stunned the Tide last year.
—Marc Weiszer, Athens Banner-Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Grimsby Town, who stunned Manchester United in the second round, will travel to Championship side Sheffield Wednesday, who eliminated Leeds United on tuesday.
—Colin Millar, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
The couple shares four kids — Luna, 9, Miles, 6, Esti, 2, and Wren, 2 — and four dogs, a fact that stunned Meghan.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stunned
Adjective
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Principal Eric Olsen was amazed by his first jamboree back in 2008.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
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In a TikTok video, the owners posted charming footage showing the tiny feline's surprising genius, leaving viewers delighted and amazed at her climbing skills.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Wednesday confronts Bianca, who is bewildered about her Siren-song not sticking; Wednesday is taking control of things now and Bianca needs to trust her.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
3 Sep. 2025
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Layered in cream, bruised, bewildered, bald.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
30 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Video from the scene soon after the attack showed numerous children wandering dazed, covered in blood and dust.—
Mahmoud Atef,
CNN Money,
30 Aug. 2025
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The boys are dazed, walking, stumbling, weaving, looking around in shock.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Lead prosecutor Georgia Cappleman told reporters after the trial ended Thursday night that she was surprised by the decision but understood it.—
Lauren del Valle,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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But in an Economist profile on the Arizona expansion, TSMC CFO Wendell Huang said he was surprised by America’s onerous and lengthy permitting process compared to that of Taiwan.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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But when the news eventually came out, the rest of the family was shocked.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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In 2025, the festival also celebrated new life with the unexpected birth of a baby to shocked parents.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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While his wife and daughter build a new life in Vienna, Roman stays behind — confused, restless and convinced that things will get better.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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With nearby MPs training their guns on her, Ziva laid down her weapon and sprawled across the blacktop, looking up at a confused Tali.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Then, just hours later, gunfire rang out outside the church near Annunciation Catholic School – an attack that rocked an already reeling community.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The Doncic trade rocked the franchise and sent fans into a frenzy, with many protesting Nico Harrison at Mavs games and other events.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The success of the event astonished everybody.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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We cannot be astonished to see the Supreme Court rubber-stamp nearly every effort by the right to expand executive power—including undermining the legitimacy of the lower courts.—
Stacey Abrams,
Time,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Stunned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stunned. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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