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as in to daze
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 to amaze
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 stun
At Othello's opening night on Broadway in New York City, Jennifer Lopez and her child Emme bring the style, Jake Gyllenhaal and Denzel Washington star and Katie Holmes stuns in a strapless black dress.
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Toria Sheffield, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
Now this: On March 12, at 12:04 p.m., EDT, Washington and the nation were stunned by an online scoop from the Washington Post.
—Martin Schram, Twin Cities, 23 Mar. 2025
The collection stunned with outfit combos that included sequined one-piece swimsuits under loose trousers, paired with shimmering earrings and fancy footwear for the ultimate high-low moment.
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 21 Mar. 2025
At the Elimination Chamber event on March 1st, Cena stunned fans by attacking Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
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Toria Sheffield, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
Now this: On March 12, at 12:04 p.m., EDT, Washington and the nation were stunned by an online scoop from the Washington Post.
—Martin Schram, Twin Cities, 23 Mar. 2025
The collection stunned with outfit combos that included sequined one-piece swimsuits under loose trousers, paired with shimmering earrings and fancy footwear for the ultimate high-low moment.
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 21 Mar. 2025
At the Elimination Chamber event on March 1st, Cena stunned fans by attacking Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stun
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Sox fans were dazed and confused.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2025
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Some families sat on their luggage, appearing dazed.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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What amazes me is that after Covid, a lot of the business became transactional.—
Jennifer Leigh Parker,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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This isn't the first time a thrift store find has amazed the internet.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
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The damage was fractures to both hands, his right arm, left and right leg and some broken ribs, but the multiple injuries to his spinal cord were the most devastating of all, paralyzing his legs.—
Ed Garsten,
Forbes.com,
9 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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There were no big Heat rotation surprises to begin the postseason.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
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Vogue: What has surprised you most about your parenting journey?—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
17 Apr. 2025
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He’s enjoyed his journey so far, rocking stages from small venues, such as nightclubs, to even having a brief performance at Rolling Loud.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacbee.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Investors looking for winners in the age of AI should follow the advice of Don Valentine, the late founder of Sequoia Capital. Tariffs and tech—these twin forces are rocking the world, from markets to militaries.—
Rich Karlgaard,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Moment Mom Realizes What 11-Year-Old Daughter Had Been Doing With Scissors By Jack Beresford Senior Life and Trends Reporter Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member news article 0 A mom was shocked to discover that her 11-year-old daughter had made some noticeable modifications to her school uniform.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Another photographer told me how she was shocked by the amount of couples booking for years down the line.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
9 Apr. 2025
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Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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New York’s forward did so by staying attached through the bazillion screens Detroit set and recovering when he was hit.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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In a now-viral video from Stacy Goss, the family was startled by the sight of a huge bald eagle gawking at them, but more concerningly, at their dog Gnocchi.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Area residents might remember similar sights of helicopters in 2023, when the sounds of gunfire and explosions from military training startled some in the Kansas City metro.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Stun.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stun. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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