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verb

past tense of astound

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of astounded
Adjective
Internet users were astounded by the new and improved look, which has led to an overwhelming positive response. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025 The Watch What Happens Live host proceeded to ask about the current season of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills while Cooper, 57, was astounded by Hamm's deep knowledge of the reality TV franchise. Marina Watts, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025 The sobbing in some of the interviews has left spectators a bit astounded. Daniel D'addario, Variety, 2 Jan. 2025 Countering Online Misinformation Following her diagnosis, Dr. O'Riordan was astounded by the amount of misinformation and dangerous rhetoric online. Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for astounded
Recent Examples of Synonyms for astounded
Adjective
  • The Doctor is worried the uncanny resemblance is more than just a coincidence, and is amazed by the strength of the genetic link between two people living three millennia apart.
    Richard Edwards, Space.com, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Perhaps the two Greek architects, Isidore and Anthemius would be as amazed as the tourists are.
    Danuta Hamlin, FOXNews.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The following day, at a Dunkin’ beneath the Capitol complex, Rhodes held forth to astonished journalists about the righteousness of the assault.
    David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2025
  • The nearly two-and-a-half-minute clip shows many of the original film's iconic scenes, including Lilo's astonished discovery of the mysterious blue alien Stitch.
    Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
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
Adjective
  • Meade, who has no family history of breast cancer, was shocked.
    Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Reyes broke into the apartment through the fire escape, shocked relatives told The News.
    John Annese, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • That lineup's success against the Kings means that Davis, PJ Washington, Naji Marshall and Lively will get plenty of run tonight as well. Don't be surprised if the Mavs' collective size forces Edey into foul trouble.
    Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
  • The defensive line crop of talent in this draft is so deep don’t be surprised if all 32 teams select one at some point in the three days of this draft.
    Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025

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“Astounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astounded. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.

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