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as in to daze
to make senseless or dizzy by a blow
a powerful uppercut to the jaw stunned the boxer and sent him crashing to the canvas
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as in to amaze
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected
the news of their boss's termination stunned the staff
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Recent Examples of stun
At the same time, the new leaders have tried to reassure a public that is both stunned by Assad’s fall and concerned over extremist jihadis among the rebel ranks.
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Albert Aji and Matthew Lee, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
The South Korean leader is barred from foreign travel as part of a probe into his inner circle over the dramatic events of December 3-4 that stunned Seoul’s allies and threw the country into some of its deepest political turmoil in years.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune Asia, 12 Dec. 2024
The pace of events has stunned Arab capitals and raised fears of a new wave of regional instability.
—Suleiman Al-Khalidi and Timour Azhari, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
The Eagles unraveled last December and were stunned in the first round of the playoffs, then released him for salary cap reasons, leading him to sign with the Chicago Bears.
—Phil Rogers, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Albert Aji and Matthew Lee, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
The South Korean leader is barred from foreign travel as part of a probe into his inner circle over the dramatic events of December 3-4 that stunned Seoul’s allies and threw the country into some of its deepest political turmoil in years.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune Asia, 12 Dec. 2024
The pace of events has stunned Arab capitals and raised fears of a new wave of regional instability.
—Suleiman Al-Khalidi and Timour Azhari, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
The Eagles unraveled last December and were stunned in the first round of the playoffs, then released him for salary cap reasons, leading him to sign with the Chicago Bears.
—Phil Rogers, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stun
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As a result, the helo dove into a crash that left Josie not only dazed, but with a very broken left leg.Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 8 Dec. 2024
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Social media was flooded with videos of people emerging dazed and dishevelled from Assad’s state prisons, in many ways the most potent symbol of his rule, which had been flung open by opposition forces.Rania Abouzeid, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
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What amazed me most, however, was the large number of people watching and tracking the trial.Anthony Michael Kreis, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
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Providing instant access to a wealth of information, the internet amazed my inquisitive mind.Usman Javaid, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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This move paralyzes them and causes the whale sharks to slip into a kind of trance.Rachel Raposas, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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This situation has paralyzed our counterterror operation.Jennifer Griffin, Fox News, 12 Dec. 2024
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That may surprise some, given that winter temperatures in the northern part of the province can plummet to minus 30 degrees Fahrenheit.Sofia Perez, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Animals bring a feel-good factor like little else, and no story captured that better than one in which a grieving grandma was surprised by a new golden retriever after losing her previous dog.Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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This year, Clarkson rocked a black suede coat with super-fluffy shearling trim at the lapels, cuffs, and hem, finishing the look with black boots and gleaming silver hoops.Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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The New York Mets rocked the baseball world this week by signing outfielder Juan Soto .Matt Musico, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Katz said Trump’s revelry in shocking the mainstream leaders of his own party, angering his progressive opponents and delighting his anti-establishment MAGA base is clearly a factor in his nominations.Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
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The accolade certainly shouldn't shock any fans of craft bourbon.Brad Japhe, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Mixed precipitation hits Midwest The arctic blast is gone and warmer weather is leading to troublesome mixed precipitation in the Midwest.Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 14 Dec. 2024
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Amaya made significant in-season adjustments, though, hitting .271 with a .761 OPS after the All-Star break while continuing to build trust with pitchers.Sahadev Sharma, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
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She was startled out of her reverie—a strange erotic daydream, flesh without body, warmth without a face.Lauren Groff, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
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Unfortunately, that proves to be a problem when freaking Rob Cameron (Chris Fulton) startles Bri in her kitchen!Lincee Ray, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Stun.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stun. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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