as in to surprise
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected
she was bowled over to learn that she had a long-lost sister
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Recent Examples of bowl over
The episodes air weekly on Wednesday and this week's instalment has Kelce bowled over to learn about Sylvester Stallone's admiration for him.
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
Kieran Culkin draws the camera in as Benji, an unpredictable, confrontational and yet tragically empathetic man who has been bowled over by grief.
—Maya Phillips, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024
Spread vegetables onto the hot sheet: Once the oven has preheated, carefully spread vegetables evenly over hot baking sheet, using a rubber spatula and scraping remaining olive oil and seasonings from bowl over vegetables.
—Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024
But there was one famous A-lister who wasn't necessarily bowled over by her charms: Oscar winner Morgan Freeman.
—Jeremy Helligar, People.com, 20 Oct. 2024
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
Kieran Culkin draws the camera in as Benji, an unpredictable, confrontational and yet tragically empathetic man who has been bowled over by grief.
—Maya Phillips, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024
Spread vegetables onto the hot sheet: Once the oven has preheated, carefully spread vegetables evenly over hot baking sheet, using a rubber spatula and scraping remaining olive oil and seasonings from bowl over vegetables.
—Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024
But there was one famous A-lister who wasn't necessarily bowled over by her charms: Oscar winner Morgan Freeman.
—Jeremy Helligar, People.com, 20 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bowl over
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The sell-down has surprised investors in Indonesia’s nickel industry which has grown rapidly from a 28% share of the global market for the metal to 63% over the last five years.—
Tim Treadgold,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Moroney was surprised by her sudden inclusion in the conversation.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
12 Mar. 2025
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What amazed me was that Zeah was already on home detention for a rack of serious criminal charges.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Feb. 2025
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The Chiefs didn’t amaze us on an every-game basis, not really, anyway.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
14 Feb. 2025
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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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With Conquest stunned, Mark finally gains the upper hand and headbutts him to death, pulverizing his skull into pulp.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2025
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Fans and the producers were shocked by their final choice because of how Brion had acted during the show.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Rachel Zegler is still shocked by some of her experiences throughout the West Side Story casting process.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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There are frequent shots of monkeys around this season’s White Lotus, glaring on branches just out of reach, occasionally bounding down and startling the guests.—
Joe Joyce,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
14 Mar. 2025
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With her nerves already on edge, Blanche is further startled by the arrival of her brother-in-law Stanley, a brutish drunk who has bulldozed his way into Stella’s heart.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2025
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Given the current turmoil rocking the federal student loan system, the outcome of that legal challenge could be crucial for millions of student loan borrowers struggling with their repayment plans.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Carlo Allegri | Reuters The stock market has been rocked over the past month as recession fears mounted on Wall Street and Donald Trump’s shifting tariff policy escalated into a global trade war.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
13 Mar. 2025
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When Kent and Renaud approach the local U.S. marshal for help, they’re astonished to meet Mamie Fossett, a she-marshal played by Jennifer Carpenter.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
2 Mar. 2025
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Newsweek has rounded up six of the James Webb Space Telescope's remarkable discoveries that have astonished scientists.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Bowl over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bowl%20over. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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