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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
Angel Saunders, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
However, most were stunned at Dawn's story.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Oregon fans, used to watching one of the higher-scoring offenses in college football, were stunned.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 2 Jan. 2025
The sense of being stunned and afraid and traumatized gave way pretty quickly to social mobilization, partly because, by a tremendous coincidence, so much of that social mobilization had already been in place.
—Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2025
In 2016, Avicii stunned fans by announcing his retirement from touring.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 31 Dec. 2024
The discovery that stunned archaeologists was a silver-and-gilt hilt sword in remarkably good condition.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 28 Dec. 2024
Arizona stunned the Rams, scoring three touchdowns before the Rams had gained a first down.
—Adam Grosbard, Orange County Register, 27 Dec. 2024
But the name stunned some community members.
—Lorraine Mirabella, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
For the coveted shoot, the Olympic athlete stunned in a variety of looks.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
However, most were stunned at Dawn's story.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Oregon fans, used to watching one of the higher-scoring offenses in college football, were stunned.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 2 Jan. 2025
The sense of being stunned and afraid and traumatized gave way pretty quickly to social mobilization, partly because, by a tremendous coincidence, so much of that social mobilization had already been in place.
—Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2025
In 2016, Avicii stunned fans by announcing his retirement from touring.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 31 Dec. 2024
The discovery that stunned archaeologists was a silver-and-gilt hilt sword in remarkably good condition.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 28 Dec. 2024
Arizona stunned the Rams, scoring three touchdowns before the Rams had gained a first down.
—Adam Grosbard, Orange County Register, 27 Dec. 2024
But the name stunned some community members.
—Lorraine Mirabella, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stunned
Adjective
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Rubio issues chilling warning about Iran's nuclear weapon capability MAJOR HEADLINES IN AWE – Former top Biden officials amazed by Trump's Middle East moves.—
,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2025
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His recent haul of sports cards drew thousands of upvotes and hundreds of amazed comments.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 May 2025
Adjective
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Because, as the bewildered Jackson says in response, Who hates guitars?—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
21 May 2025
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Also speaking to camera, the various members of the Girard family waver between resentment and bewildered confusion.—
Stephanie Bunbury,
Deadline,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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While guest hosting Today with Jenna & Friends on Tuesday, May 20, Guthrie, 53, shared that her son Charley, 8, asked her not to come to his school's party, leaving her good friend Jenna Bush Hager, 43, shocked.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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So when Green’s ex reached out, unprompted, Green was shocked.—
Megan Farokhmanesh,
Wired News,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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The band played everything a little slower, and the songs drifted through the theatre with a dazed elegance.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
19 May 2025
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The museum show did happen — though some of what’s in it is fabricated, including a few fake ads for Apple and Absolut Vodka that the band very much did not shoot — but everyone in attendance seems a little dazed and confused about it, including the band.—
Alissa Wilkinson,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
Verb
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They too would have been astonished by its subtle yet pleasant effects and its practical use.—
Wade Davis,
Rolling Stone,
6 Apr. 2025
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Former and current military fighter pilots were astonished that the Secretary of Defense texted details of the classified attack plan.—
Rick Pozniak,
Boston Herald,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This is perhaps why some viewers were surprised when Sabol did not become the farmer's final choice.—
Christopher Kuhagen,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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Another major change was the killer’s identity, so even fans of the book would be surprised at the end of the movie.—
William Earl,
Variety,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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The audio proves otherwise as the recordings show Biden was confused, rambling, and couldn’t even remember when his son Beau died.—
Doug Friednash,
Denver Post,
21 May 2025
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Photos showed the group seemingly confused about what was happening during the moment.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
21 May 2025
Verb
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Queen’s legendary guitarist Brian May made an unexpected return to the music festival stage at Coachella 2025, just seven months after a minor stroke temporarily paralyzed his left arm.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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However, so much has happened since 2020 — the year that a pandemic paralyzed the country — that Idahoans could be forgiven if their memories of the event are a little hazy.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Stunned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stunned. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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