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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
Angel Saunders, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
However, most were stunned at Dawn's story.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Oregon fans, used to watching one of the higher-scoring offenses in college football, were stunned.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 2 Jan. 2025
The sense of being stunned and afraid and traumatized gave way pretty quickly to social mobilization, partly because, by a tremendous coincidence, so much of that social mobilization had already been in place.
—Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2025
In 2016, Avicii stunned fans by announcing his retirement from touring.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 31 Dec. 2024
The discovery that stunned archaeologists was a silver-and-gilt hilt sword in remarkably good condition.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 28 Dec. 2024
Arizona stunned the Rams, scoring three touchdowns before the Rams had gained a first down.
—Adam Grosbard, Orange County Register, 27 Dec. 2024
But the name stunned some community members.
—Lorraine Mirabella, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
For the coveted shoot, the Olympic athlete stunned in a variety of looks.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
However, most were stunned at Dawn's story.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Oregon fans, used to watching one of the higher-scoring offenses in college football, were stunned.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 2 Jan. 2025
The sense of being stunned and afraid and traumatized gave way pretty quickly to social mobilization, partly because, by a tremendous coincidence, so much of that social mobilization had already been in place.
—Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2025
In 2016, Avicii stunned fans by announcing his retirement from touring.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 31 Dec. 2024
The discovery that stunned archaeologists was a silver-and-gilt hilt sword in remarkably good condition.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 28 Dec. 2024
Arizona stunned the Rams, scoring three touchdowns before the Rams had gained a first down.
—Adam Grosbard, Orange County Register, 27 Dec. 2024
But the name stunned some community members.
—Lorraine Mirabella, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stunned
Adjective
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Locke hadn't come across many others who felt the same way about their tattoos, but she's been amazed by the online response to her post.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
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As a lifelong skywatcher, Harry remembers watching the Perseid meteor shower every summer in his hometown and being amazed by the wonders of the night sky.—
Harry Bennett,
Space.com,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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Olivia, bewildered and frightened, runs to the vast body of Tierra del Fuego to look for him.—
Jason Liwag,
Variety,
14 Aug. 2025
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Whites, bewildered and self-righteous, would find their way to Reagan.—
CalMatters,
Mercury News,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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For the most part, the teens are shocked, often horrified, hearing their mothers use the term when talking directly to their fathers.—
Sari Hitchins,
Parents,
11 Aug. 2025
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Tony Caba is accused of killing 45-year-old Roberto Cuevas in front of shocked partygoers near Fourth Ave.—
Sheetal Banchariya,
New York Daily News,
11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The woman called her daughter but was too dazed to explain what had happened.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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After successfully nabbing one, the dazed comedian flicked her hair back and stumbled out of the wind machine to reveal the winning number.—
Emlyn Travis,
EW.com,
17 July 2025
Verb
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They too would have been astonished by its subtle yet pleasant effects and its practical use.—
Wade Davis,
Rolling Stone,
6 Apr. 2025
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Former and current military fighter pilots were astonished that the Secretary of Defense texted details of the classified attack plan.—
Rick Pozniak,
Boston Herald,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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To mark the occasion, Charli — who married The 1975’s George Daniel in July — surprised fans with a cryptic message and later shared a teaser for her next creative endeavor.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
16 Aug. 2025
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One thing to watch out for Don’t be surprised to see Nicolas Jover prowling the Old Trafford technical area Sunday.—
Peter South,
New York Times,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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As Covid-19 transmission ramps up in the US, many Americans are confused about the Trump administration’s latest policies concerning access to vaccines.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
4 Aug. 2025
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In the comments on her Instagram, fans and friends seemed confused as to whether Haddish actually welcomed a baby or not.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Queen’s legendary guitarist Brian May made an unexpected return to the music festival stage at Coachella 2025, just seven months after a minor stroke temporarily paralyzed his left arm.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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However, so much has happened since 2020 — the year that a pandemic paralyzed the country — that Idahoans could be forgiven if their memories of the event are a little hazy.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Stunned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stunned. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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