as in haze
a state of mental confusion
she was in a daze for a minute after being hit on the head by a volleyball
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as in to stun
to make senseless or dizzy by a blow
the fall dazed him for a moment, causing him to become disoriented
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Recent Examples of daze
Doreen St. Félix, The New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2025
As the public faces of that process, Winstanley and Stewart are understandably lightning rods for a fanbase still dazed and dismayed by the club’s post-Abramovich reality.
—Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
Sox fans were dazed and confused.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
Some families sat on their luggage, appearing dazed.
—Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2025
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Verb
The adults—the teachers, the cops—are overwhelmed, ineffective, dazed.
—Doreen St. Félix, The New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2025
As the public faces of that process, Winstanley and Stewart are understandably lightning rods for a fanbase still dazed and dismayed by the club’s post-Abramovich reality.
—Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
Sox fans were dazed and confused.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
Some families sat on their luggage, appearing dazed.
—Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for daze
Noun
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May in Chicago this year will be remembered for a rare dust storm, a gloomy haze from Canadian wildfires and unseasonably chilly temperatures throughout.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
31 May 2025
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There is a possibility of patchy smoke and haze on Friday across north-central and northeastern Missouri, as well as into central Missouri.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2025
Verb
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The Pacers hold a 2-0 series lead after stunning the Knicks at MSG in Games 1 and 2.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 May 2025
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Related article Tyrese Haliburton and Indiana Pacers stun New York Knicks in overtime to take Game 1 of Eastern Conference Finals Siakam insisted, however, that he and his teammates were not getting distracted by the prospect of writing their names in franchise history.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
Verb
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The trial was also not blinded, meaning participants and research staff knew who received Zepound or Wegovy, opening the door for potential bias.—
Simon Spichak,
Health,
24 May 2025
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Alas, too many outlets were blinded by their desire to see the Democrats win.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
20 May 2025
Noun
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In extremely dense fog where visibility is near zero, the best course of action is to first turn on your hazard lights, then simply pull into a safe location such as a parking lot of a local business, and stop.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
31 May 2025
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If driving through fog becomes inevitable, remember these safety guidelines: Moderate your speed: Slow down and allocate extra travel time to reach your destination safely.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
31 May 2025
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And the soundtrack, which includes tracks from H.E.R, Nipsey Hussle and Victoria Monét, will have your ears in a love trance too.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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By placing both Washington and the camera filming him in close-up on a moving dolly outside the ballroom, Lee created the impression that Malcolm was floating through space, in a trance of stoic anticipation.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 May 2025
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“Daze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/daze. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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