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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
Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
Whenever this happens, iguanas, which are accustomed to hot weather, become cold-stunned.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
Mirabal said the response from employees left her stunned and feeling unsupported.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
News of the snub stunned players, coaches, fans and anyone who has watched football.
—Rob Maaddi, Twin Cities, 28 Jan. 2026
Sean Payton went to a podium in street clothes, told reporters Nix was out for the season with a fractured ankle, and the Broncos’ locker room came away as stunned as the rest of the world.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
The stunned Rams went three-and-out on their first overtime possession, a team with a future Hall of Fame quarterback surrendering with three runs that were indicative of questionable McVay play-calling throughout the game.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2026
But Love and Fortune feels suspended in a stunned haze as Donnelly endlessly turns over pebbles trying to work out what went wrong in her friendship.
—Laura Snapes, Pitchfork, 16 Jan. 2026
During the live interview, TMZ called City Hall in Austin, and Abraham had a stunned reaction.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Alphabet’s massive increase in AI infrastructure spending sets a new high water mark just one week after Meta stunned the Street by announcing plans to nearly double its capex to between $115 billion and $135 billion this year.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
However, frequent travelers are still stunned weeks later.
—Alysia Burgio, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Kerr wondered if Green’s wife had any reaction, a question that left the player stunned.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2026
After threatening legal action against Google and suing a smaller AI player, Midjourney, Disney last December stunned the entertainment and tech sectors by investing in OpenAI and granting the Sora video platform maker licenses to select characters.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2026
But once temperatures drop into the 30s and 40s, the iguanas are stunned and freeze up, according to the Palm Beach Post, part of the USA TODAY Network.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
The announcement comes five weeks after the station, in a move that stunned its 65 or so employees, was sent scrambling.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 2 Feb. 2026
The football world was stunned on Tuesday night when it was initially reported that eight-time Super Bowl winner Bill Belichick was not voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
The iguanas featured in the makeshift blanket are cold-stunned lizards.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
Whenever this happens, iguanas, which are accustomed to hot weather, become cold-stunned.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
Mirabal said the response from employees left her stunned and feeling unsupported.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
News of the snub stunned players, coaches, fans and anyone who has watched football.
—Rob Maaddi, Twin Cities, 28 Jan. 2026
Sean Payton went to a podium in street clothes, told reporters Nix was out for the season with a fractured ankle, and the Broncos’ locker room came away as stunned as the rest of the world.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
The stunned Rams went three-and-out on their first overtime possession, a team with a future Hall of Fame quarterback surrendering with three runs that were indicative of questionable McVay play-calling throughout the game.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2026
But Love and Fortune feels suspended in a stunned haze as Donnelly endlessly turns over pebbles trying to work out what went wrong in her friendship.
—Laura Snapes, Pitchfork, 16 Jan. 2026
During the live interview, TMZ called City Hall in Austin, and Abraham had a stunned reaction.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Verb
The opportunity wasn’t lost on Shula, the rock-solid legend who sat afterward at his locker, openly crying, in a manner that stunned Dolphins personnel.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Alphabet’s massive increase in AI infrastructure spending sets a new high water mark just one week after Meta stunned the Street by announcing plans to nearly double its capex to between $115 billion and $135 billion this year.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
However, frequent travelers are still stunned weeks later.
—Alysia Burgio, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Kerr wondered if Green’s wife had any reaction, a question that left the player stunned.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2026
After threatening legal action against Google and suing a smaller AI player, Midjourney, Disney last December stunned the entertainment and tech sectors by investing in OpenAI and granting the Sora video platform maker licenses to select characters.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2026
But once temperatures drop into the 30s and 40s, the iguanas are stunned and freeze up, according to the Palm Beach Post, part of the USA TODAY Network.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
The announcement comes five weeks after the station, in a move that stunned its 65 or so employees, was sent scrambling.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 2 Feb. 2026
The football world was stunned on Tuesday night when it was initially reported that eight-time Super Bowl winner Bill Belichick was not voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stunned
Adjective
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Instead, Bad Bunny — aka Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio — focused on how is amazed by his good fortune.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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And amazed at what transpired in his comeback game.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The usually positive Gauff went negative, lacked energy and seemed bewildered and overwhelmed.—
Merlisa Lawrence Corbett,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Since his starring days at Gonzaga, Timme has earned bewildered double takes.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Jan. 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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Here's how Trump surprised the world.—
,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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The commitment to the character on the part of the puppeteers also surprised the celebrity guests.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Fans shared their shocked reactions to the incident on social media.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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Just look at Beyoncé's viral shocked reaction to her wins for Cowboy Carter last year.—
The Glamour editors,
Glamour,
1 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But someone in mental decline may go way out of their way or get very confused.—
Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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But Michele and Jesse Foster just seemed confused when the procession passed them on the street corner.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Getting rocked to sleep in a comfortable bed while gazing out the window is not to be missed.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Chappell Roan, who was crowned the best new artist at the 2025 Grammys, rocked a sheer, deep burgundy gown with a dramatically plunging neckline, layered with a flowing chiffon cape and trailing train.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Union leaders and hotel honchos were astonished to find Mayor Newsom out on the picket line, calling out the capitalists.—
Maya Singer,
Vogue,
1 Feb. 2026
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Don’t be astonished if Honeywell upwardly revises its earnings forecasts later in the year.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Stunned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stunned. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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