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as in stressed
suffering from high levels of physical and especially psychological stress
even after the long furlough, the returning soldiers still felt a little shell-shocked
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as in dazed
suffering from mental confusion
shell-shocked survivors who were in dire need of every kind of help
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Recent Examples of shell-shocked
Between the lines: Builders were shell-shocked by the housing crash and barely added any new stock to the market for almost a decade.
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Jessica Boehm, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
Acknowledging that many on the left are shell-shocked by the breadth of Trump’s win, the firebrand Bronx/Queens lawmaker told her followers to sit tight while the left regroups and figures out how best to push back.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 11 Nov. 2024
In the immediate term, business leaders woke up this morning to the reality that a sizable percentage of their customers and employees are shell-shocked and deeply upset.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2024
Nothing to be shell-shocked about As part of his overhaul, Sawan scrapped some offshore wind and hydrogen projects, sparking concerns over whether the company’s transition to low-carbon fuels is taking a backseat.
—Byprarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 23 Oct. 2024
At first, Art seems shell-shocked by Sienna’s power, but soon regains his mischievous homicidal urges.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Fans leaving Dodger Stadium Sunday night were shell-shocked after watching four homers fly into the Los Angeles night in just two innings, allowing the Padres to even the series at one game apiece after a 10-2 blowout.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes, 12 Oct. 2024
Fresh out of her costume of flight fatigues and into an exquisite black Saint Laurent evening coat over a Burberry silver-mesh dress, D’Angelo was radiant if a bit shell-shocked at the post-show gathering.
—Christopher Barnard, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2024
Still McVay, perhaps shell-shocked from the previous weeks, steeled himself for a possible change.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2024
Jessica Boehm, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
Acknowledging that many on the left are shell-shocked by the breadth of Trump’s win, the firebrand Bronx/Queens lawmaker told her followers to sit tight while the left regroups and figures out how best to push back.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 11 Nov. 2024
In the immediate term, business leaders woke up this morning to the reality that a sizable percentage of their customers and employees are shell-shocked and deeply upset.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2024
Nothing to be shell-shocked about As part of his overhaul, Sawan scrapped some offshore wind and hydrogen projects, sparking concerns over whether the company’s transition to low-carbon fuels is taking a backseat.
—Byprarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 23 Oct. 2024
At first, Art seems shell-shocked by Sienna’s power, but soon regains his mischievous homicidal urges.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Fans leaving Dodger Stadium Sunday night were shell-shocked after watching four homers fly into the Los Angeles night in just two innings, allowing the Padres to even the series at one game apiece after a 10-2 blowout.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes, 12 Oct. 2024
Fresh out of her costume of flight fatigues and into an exquisite black Saint Laurent evening coat over a Burberry silver-mesh dress, D’Angelo was radiant if a bit shell-shocked at the post-show gathering.
—Christopher Barnard, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2024
Still McVay, perhaps shell-shocked from the previous weeks, steeled himself for a possible change.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shell-shocked
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According to Deloitte, over 40% of executives, managers and employees frequently feel stressed or exhausted.Sherzod Odilov, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Some scientists and activists fiercely opposed the four-year research effort — called the Minke Whale Hearing Project — over concerns that whales would become stressed and potentially die during their brief stints in captivity.Evan Bush, NBC News, 22 Nov. 2024
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On defense, Kurtz recalled jumping up to intercept a pass and being popped by an IMG player on the way down, leaving him dazed and dizzy.Kenny Jacoby, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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The Terps received help from an opponent that looked dazed and bruised in that opening frame.Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 5 Dec. 2024
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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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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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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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“Shell-shocked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shell-shocked. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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