as in to amaze
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected
stupefied by the ruling that he could not compete because he missed the qualifying age by two days
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Recent Examples of stupefy
As attractive as the idea has been, various analog AI schemes have not delivered in a way that could really take a bite out of AI’s stupefying energy appetite.
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IEEE Spectrum, 2 June 2025
On view are a stupefying assemblage of paintings among the most celebrated from the Impressionist movement and Modernism more broadly.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
News coverage can’t prepare you for the stupefying endlessness of the destruction, nor for the metallic stench that seeps in through closed windows.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2025
Enchantment Resort Sedona, Arizona Price: From $400 Set amid the stupefying red-rock wonder that is Boynton Canyon, one of four major vortex sites in Sedona, my fall stay at Enchantment was emotional but also grounding.
—Tasha Zemke, Outside Online, 30 Dec. 2024
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IEEE Spectrum, 2 June 2025
On view are a stupefying assemblage of paintings among the most celebrated from the Impressionist movement and Modernism more broadly.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
News coverage can’t prepare you for the stupefying endlessness of the destruction, nor for the metallic stench that seeps in through closed windows.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2025
Enchantment Resort Sedona, Arizona Price: From $400 Set amid the stupefying red-rock wonder that is Boynton Canyon, one of four major vortex sites in Sedona, my fall stay at Enchantment was emotional but also grounding.
—Tasha Zemke, Outside Online, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stupefy
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At Taiwan’s National Palace Museum, a jade cabbage continues to amaze visitors with its striking resemblance to the real vegetable.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
15 Oct. 2025
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Personality-wise, Luca amazes me.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
14 Oct. 2025
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Community left stunned, vigil created for victims Photos posted by WSAV on Facebook show a vigil outside of Willie's Bar and Grill to pay tribute to the victims.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
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Buffalo experienced their first loss in Week 5, as they were stunned by the New England Patriots with a final score of 23-20.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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That’s the one that surprised him the most.—
Jon Machota,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Pashkov wasn’t the only pro dancer surprised by the judges during dedication night.—
Emily Longeretta,
Variety,
15 Oct. 2025
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Veterans of past Administrations were astonished.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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The discovery astonished scientists, but so did the person who made it.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
1 Oct. 2025
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It’s designed for convenience and quiet operation, featuring a sleep mode that won't startle anyone.—
Christine Persaud,
USA Today,
11 Oct. 2025
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Who jumped, startled, when Rey laughed nervously.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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News of the deal shocked CSX’s board, the people said.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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Leicester City, Bayer Leverkusen and Montpellier have all shocked their respective leagues to claim unlikely titles.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Stupefy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stupefy. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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