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1
as in stunned
affected with sudden and great wonder or surprise
dumbfounded by the realization that he had just won the grand prize in the multistate lottery
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2
as in wondering
filled with amazement or wonder
dumbfounded visitors to the Grand Canyon
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also dumfounded
as in surprised
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected
the surprise ending will dumbfound even the most seasoned mystery reader
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dumbfounded
Adjective
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And it’s paid off; Laymon notes that several people are surprised to see his name in the end credits and even more shocked to realize that the grizzled man sporting scruffy stubble is Stewart.—
Jenelle Riley,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2025 -
His illness had only been shared with the world days prior, and his departure from shocked and saddened fans of the group.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Saxon says that never happened… and Chelsea looks surprised to hear that.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
23 Mar. 2025
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Kouns isn't entirely surprised to see this to be a source of some focus among viewers.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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For the coveted shoot, the Olympic athlete stunned in a variety of looks.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
3 Jan. 2025
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However, most were stunned at Dawn's story.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Instead, experts were simply amazed that a computer could finally recognize images with near-human accuracy.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
24 Mar. 2025
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Haney and a group of still-tight Hillgrove pals would visit Engram in the city and walk around amazed as their taller-than-average buddy since fifth grade drew oohs and aahs from onlookers.—
Luca Evans,
The Denver Post,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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
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An astonished Lara asks them to move to the crew mess, which makes Wihan huff and puff in irritation.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Spaun looked bewildered as Rory stalked past him toward the 17th green.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
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The resulting bloodshed brings the pair of goofy gendarmes into bewildered action, as the Zero cavalry trots in on short-legged white horses and Jony, Line, Rudy, and the local One leader, Jane (Anamaria Vartolomei), deploy on their respective sides.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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And some likely were still awed that Sabathia saved the Milwaukee Brewers’ 2008 playoff run by making each of his final three starts of the season on three days rest.—
Brendan Kuty,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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Its striking, smoke-ring-like appearance has both awed and puzzled astronomers, who have long debated whether this remnant truly takes on a ring shape or if its appearance is merely an illusion created by our viewpoint in space.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Dumbfounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dumbfounded. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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