as in bewildered
suffering from mental confusion
the dazed goalie could only watch as the winning point went flying past him
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as in stunned
to make senseless or dizzy by a blow
the fall dazed him for a moment, causing him to become disoriented
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as in blinded
to overpower with light
a skier dazed by the glare from the snow
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Recent Examples of dazed
Ruby Opalka, The Atlantic, 25 Aug. 2024
Efron appeared dazed for a moment, was taken out of the pool by on-site security and then went to the hospital as a precaution, the website said.
—Asia Moore, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2024
To put an exclamation point on his evening, Jelly Roll then grabbed a dazed Theory by the neck, lifted him up, and sent him back down to the mat.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 4 Aug. 2024
People were waking up, looking dazed and unsure of their surroundings.
—Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2024
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Adjective
The air was thick and sweet, dazed flies wandering the expanse of it and coming to rest on sugary stains on the counter or humming around the radio.
—Ruby Opalka, The Atlantic, 25 Aug. 2024
Efron appeared dazed for a moment, was taken out of the pool by on-site security and then went to the hospital as a precaution, the website said.
—Asia Moore, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2024
To put an exclamation point on his evening, Jelly Roll then grabbed a dazed Theory by the neck, lifted him up, and sent him back down to the mat.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 4 Aug. 2024
People were waking up, looking dazed and unsure of their surroundings.
—Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dazed
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The clip received more than 3,900 shares and 4.1 million views on X. In the footage a young girl dressed in pink walks along the chilled aisle of a superstore, throwing products as bewildered customers look on.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
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In May, police officers in the town of Lufkin, Texas responded to a bewildered call about a pair of kangaroos that were on the loose.Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 19 Oct. 2024
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Time ran out, and Bears players stood in the middle of the field stunned.Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
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The reality is that the region is stunned by what happened.Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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The headlines are still coming thick and fast, pushing advice on a user base now equal parts concerned and confused.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Befuddling sales processes, complex product offerings, and a lack of business transparency have left people feeling more confused than protected in outdated models that don't empower consumers to choose for themselves.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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For spectators, total solar eclipses – such as the one that dazzled millions in April across North America – represent moments to be awed by the majesty of our solar system.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
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The heavenly host is dazzled by the blinding golden light emanating from God.Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
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Accidents are on the rise: The number and severity of collisions have gone up, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, fueled by more distracted driving and rising speed limits.Liz Knueven, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2024
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But Russia’s commitment to Syria has not actually wavered, and Russia is not really distracted.Nicole Grajewski, The Atlantic, 3 Dec. 2024
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Angela Craig had reported feeling dizzy and weak but doctors could not determine the cause.CNN, CNN, 1 Dec. 2024
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Being disoriented, being dizzy, but the little things like just sitting in a hard chair.Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2024
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“Dazed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dazed. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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