as in to amaze
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected
stupefied by the ruling that he could not compete because he missed the qualifying age by two days
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Recent Examples of stupefy
Clutter offers an antidote to the stupefying standardisation of so much of modern life.
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Cheri Lucas Rowlands, Longreads, 11 Oct. 2024
That would have been enough against a group of Giants hitters that was stupefied by Webb’s opponent, Dylan Cease, but Manny Machado and Xander Bogaerts teamed up to tack on one more before the first was over, and the unearned run in the fourth made it 4-0.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2024
Away from the stage, guests at the three-day event were entertained by a dinnertime appearance by tennis legend Andy Murray (who is, by his own admission, already turning into a monster golfer in his retirement) and magician Dynamo, whose close-hand tricks are truly stupefying to witness.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2024
Eventually, our future mogul will be sitting on a stupefying fortune, all held in a USA, and all entirely exempt from income tax.
—Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2024
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Cheri Lucas Rowlands, Longreads, 11 Oct. 2024
That would have been enough against a group of Giants hitters that was stupefied by Webb’s opponent, Dylan Cease, but Manny Machado and Xander Bogaerts teamed up to tack on one more before the first was over, and the unearned run in the fourth made it 4-0.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2024
Away from the stage, guests at the three-day event were entertained by a dinnertime appearance by tennis legend Andy Murray (who is, by his own admission, already turning into a monster golfer in his retirement) and magician Dynamo, whose close-hand tricks are truly stupefying to witness.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2024
Eventually, our future mogul will be sitting on a stupefying fortune, all held in a USA, and all entirely exempt from income tax.
—Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stupefy
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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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Jade King Carroll: Chisa creates characters and stories that continually surprise you.—
Jeryl Brunner,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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This former rail town with a population of less than 700 is an unexpected delight that surprises with a formal tea room, a vista-laden vineyard, and easy access to the New River Trail, the longest rail-trail in Virginia.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
22 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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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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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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“Stupefy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stupefy. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.
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