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as in dazes
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 amazes
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 stuns
Suiting With a Pop Greta Lee always stuns on the red carpet—but her street style game is just as good.
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Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2025
However, the show is pulled off without a hitch and Gigi Hadid stuns as its closer in an emerald green gown.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025
Maren Morris stuns in brown cut-out dress alongside Spotify's Chief Public Affairs Officer Dustee Jenkins, who hosted a pre-festival brunch at Eberly in Austin, TX during Austin City Limits.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Continue reading … 'BEEN THROUGH THIS' – Michael Cohen stuns MSNBC panel with statement about James Comey indictment.
—FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Chamarel, Mauritius Spilling across the volcanic hills of southwest Mauritius, Chamarel stuns with its terrain—Seven Coloured Earth ripples in bands of violet, ochre, and rust, shifting under the tropical sun like a living canvas.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
The 75-inch Roku Pro Series is a massive 4K television that stuns with vibrant colors, hands-free voice control, and a $701 discount.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 8 Aug. 2025
For instance, at the rehearsal, Anna stuns in a white Staud mini dress featuring a beaded dolphin design (reflecting Harper’s love for the ocean) while Harper wears a lavender L’Academie vest set (reminiscent of Anna’s pink The Frankie Shop set).
—Victoria Montalti, Refinery29, 7 Aug. 2025
Trump stuns the political world by firing Comey at the height of the Russian election interference investigation.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2018
Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2025
However, the show is pulled off without a hitch and Gigi Hadid stuns as its closer in an emerald green gown.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025
Maren Morris stuns in brown cut-out dress alongside Spotify's Chief Public Affairs Officer Dustee Jenkins, who hosted a pre-festival brunch at Eberly in Austin, TX during Austin City Limits.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Continue reading … 'BEEN THROUGH THIS' – Michael Cohen stuns MSNBC panel with statement about James Comey indictment.
—FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Chamarel, Mauritius Spilling across the volcanic hills of southwest Mauritius, Chamarel stuns with its terrain—Seven Coloured Earth ripples in bands of violet, ochre, and rust, shifting under the tropical sun like a living canvas.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
The 75-inch Roku Pro Series is a massive 4K television that stuns with vibrant colors, hands-free voice control, and a $701 discount.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 8 Aug. 2025
For instance, at the rehearsal, Anna stuns in a white Staud mini dress featuring a beaded dolphin design (reflecting Harper’s love for the ocean) while Harper wears a lavender L’Academie vest set (reminiscent of Anna’s pink The Frankie Shop set).
—Victoria Montalti, Refinery29, 7 Aug. 2025
Trump stuns the political world by firing Comey at the height of the Russian election interference investigation.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stuns
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Personality-wise, Luca amazes me.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
14 Oct. 2025
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What amazes me is how the same film sparks such different conversations, depending on the room.—
Eitan Weiss,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
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In the clip, Miska is surrounded by blankets, clutching a plush toy, and resting peacefully as the swing rocks gently.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Continue reading … HONOR CODE BUST – Navy scandal rocks Democratic candidate as new poll shows gubernatorial race tied.—
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FOXNews.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Instead of pulling himself up, Red Hood shocks the hero with a hand buzzer and falls into the chemicals.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
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Customers spend an average of $30 to $40 on costumes and $10 to $20 on joke or gag items, like a doughnut with a roach attached to the bottom, or a fake car fob that shocks the hand.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
9 Oct. 2025
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This paralyzes executives and creates fatigue.—
Nick Ryan,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The smaller wasp quickly stings the spider, injecting its powerful venom that does not kill but permanently paralyzes it.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Aug. 2025
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But every now and then a recipe surprises us.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
20 Oct. 2025
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Kendall Jenner surprises students from UT Austin with 818 Tequila and Uber Eats tailgate supplies ahead of Tailgate with 818 in Dallas.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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As the dolphin gets closer to the glass, the Chihuahua lets out a bark that startles the dolphin, who then starts mimicking the dog's mouth movements in a sort of chasing game across species.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
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His work astonishes and moves people far beyond the fashion bubble to this day.—
WWD Staff,
Footwear News,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Stuns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stuns. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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