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stupefying

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verb

present participle of stupefy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for stupefying
Adjective
  • South Carolina: The most surprising collection of players who could become the best in the country.
    Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 12 July 2025
  • Most stories have a surprising amount of drama before finding the right approach.
    Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
Adjective
  • This was a startling rebuke to those who have argued for years that Syria should avert another dictatorship by conferring greater power on local authorities.
    Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 18 July 2025
  • The startling discovery was made Wednesday, July 16, at House of Refuge beach, about a 105-mile drive north from Miami.
    Mark Price, Miami Herald, 18 July 2025
Adjective
  • Apple’s iOS 26 is coming this fall, along with some amazing new features for your iPhone, many of which are powered by Apple Intelligence AI — alongside a new design language dubbed Liquid Glass.
    Kate O'Flaherty, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
  • The shoes have amazing cushioning that provides serious support, which was ideal for long walks in Athens.
    Alexis Benveniste, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2025
Adjective
  • Bonnie came to her father's defense in May 2020 after Chapman shared the shocking news of his engagement to girlfriend Francie just 10 months after Beth’s death.
    Skyler Caruso, People.com, 21 July 2025
  • This shocking breach transformed a beloved feed into a source of confusion and pain.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2025
Adjective
  • But nowhere is quite as stunning as Sea Watch on the Ocean.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 July 2025
  • In a stunning video obtained by the Daily News, two men are seen grabbing and kicking a third male around 12:59 p.m. near Commonwealth and Westchester Aves.
    Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 15 July 2025
Adjective
  • Her astonishing haul has left some speculating that Ocasio-Cortez may be eyeing higher office, whether a seat in the Senate or a White House run in 2028.
    Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 19 July 2025
  • Millennial spending rose 10%, while Gen Z cardholders grew their spend at a somewhat astonishing 40% (albeit from a smaller base).
    Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 18 July 2025
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“Stupefying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stupefying. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.

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