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stupefying

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verb

present participle of stupefy

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of stupefying
Verb
The popularity Nirvana gained at stupefying speed and unmanageable proportions in 1991 is impossible to replicate in the culture and music industry of 2025. Chris R. Morgan, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2025 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. IEEE Spectrum, 2 June 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stupefying
Adjective
  • So how these sports gambling firms are behaving in response to these new state taxes is hardly surprising.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
  • However, Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal has revealed a rather surprising update on the Raiders' wide receiver room, noting that Thornton — not Bech — may be in line for significant playing time than his fellow rookie.
    Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • In his startling, sudden rise from making his pro debut at the High-A level in April, to his big league debut last week, Tolle has thrown 97 innings across 19 starts and one relief appearance in 2025.
    Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
  • The most startling revelation is that a thought keyword could activate the computer.
    Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • The highlight of the weekend, aside from time with friends and family, was witnessing my buddy Brian get his first hole-in-one, which was amazing!
    Brendan Ahern, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Most amazing, the entire Adobe Suite was still on the computer.
    Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The impressive amount of hair on the top of his head owes everything to United’s shocking results on the field.
    Don Riddell, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Seeing the Packers miss the playoffs would be a shocking outcome for the 2025 season.
    Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Five weeks after going public with a stunning 250% first-day pop, Figma is coming back down to Earth.
    Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Players will visit stunning new locations, solve intricate puzzles, battle dangerous cultists, and encounter an epic new enemy in a classically thrilling Indiana Jones adventure.
    Griff Griffin, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The gains have been astonishing.
    Fred Imbert,Nick Wells, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Jessie Buckley is just astonishing.
    Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025

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“Stupefying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stupefying. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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