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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
Miami Herald,
4 July 2026
Fans jumped up and down after Folarin Balogun punched in what seemed to be the game’s first goal near the 31-minute mark, then expressed stunned disbelief when the striker was deemed offsides.
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Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
The New York and Washington Democratic political class was in stunned disbelief last week, scrambling to interpret Tuesday’s primary results, and the unprecedented electoral successes of the Democratic Socialists at the ballot box.
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Bradley Honan,
New York Daily News,
28 June 2026
The beauty of the second Mahrez goal was that Austria’s players looked stunned by it, given the way the previous half-hour had transpired.
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Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
28 June 2026
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
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
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
And when Cape Verde’s Deroy Duarte evened the score with a right footed shot from a difficult angle at the 59-minute mark, the stunned stadium went silent, minus two small spirited clots of Cape Verde fans in the East end zone seats.
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Miami Herald,
4 July 2026
Fans jumped up and down after Folarin Balogun punched in what seemed to be the game’s first goal near the 31-minute mark, then expressed stunned disbelief when the striker was deemed offsides.
—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
The New York and Washington Democratic political class was in stunned disbelief last week, scrambling to interpret Tuesday’s primary results, and the unprecedented electoral successes of the Democratic Socialists at the ballot box.
—
Bradley Honan,
New York Daily News,
28 June 2026
The beauty of the second Mahrez goal was that Austria’s players looked stunned by it, given the way the previous half-hour had transpired.
—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
28 June 2026
Europeans, in particular, have been flooding social media with stunned reactions to the salad dressing.
—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
22 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
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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Once the excitement was over, Elvia Malcolm started looking through the photos on her phone and was amazed to see that some clear action shots of the chase.
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Once the excitement was over, Elvia Malcolm started looking through the photos on her phone and was amazed to see some clear action shots of the chase.
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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Menna was transported to WellStar Kennestone Hospital, where doctors say her recovery has left them astonished.
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Organizers had been expecting a cozy little affair, but were astonished when more than 1,300 people from around the world signed up to participate.
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