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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 Othello's opening night on Broadway in New York City, Jennifer Lopez and her child Emme bring the style, Jake Gyllenhaal and Denzel Washington star and Katie Holmes stuns in a strapless black dress.
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Toria Sheffield, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
Now this: On March 12, at 12:04 p.m., EDT, Washington and the nation were stunned by an online scoop from the Washington Post.
—Martin Schram, Twin Cities, 23 Mar. 2025
The collection stunned with outfit combos that included sequined one-piece swimsuits under loose trousers, paired with shimmering earrings and fancy footwear for the ultimate high-low moment.
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 21 Mar. 2025
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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Toria Sheffield, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
Now this: On March 12, at 12:04 p.m., EDT, Washington and the nation were stunned by an online scoop from the Washington Post.
—Martin Schram, Twin Cities, 23 Mar. 2025
The collection stunned with outfit combos that included sequined one-piece swimsuits under loose trousers, paired with shimmering earrings and fancy footwear for the ultimate high-low moment.
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 21 Mar. 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stun
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The crowd, already dazed by hours of sensory overload, was subdued.—
Nick Paumgarten,
The New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2025
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Zachary Basu Feb 15, 2025 - Politics & Policy Trump strangles Europe President Trump stunned, strangled and humiliated Europe — leaving America's closest continental ally dazed and dumbfounded.—
Courtenay Brown,
Axios,
18 Feb. 2025
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This isn't the first time a thrift store find has amazed the internet.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
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After sharing this revelation on TikTok, Kiersten has amazed social media users with the selection of designer bags inside her mom's garage.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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Soon, failure to hit your daily goals will sound much worse than any of the noise that used to paralyze you.—
Kevin Kruse,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The vote has thrown the House into disarray and paralyzed the chamber, leaving Johnson to find a way to break the impasse.—
Lauren Peller,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2025
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On March 14, Parton surprised fans by appearing at Dollywood's Celebrity Theater in honor of Dollywood’s 40th anniversary.—
Elizabeth Stanton,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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During a press conference on Thursday (Apr. 3), Raleigh festival organizers surprised fans by revealing that Dreamville Fest will return in the future under a new iteration.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
5 Apr. 2025
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Nintendo rocked the video game world last week with the unveiling of its new console the Switch 2, its price and, most surprisingly, a driving cow.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2025
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President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff plan has rocked global markets, with every single sector in the S&P 500 ending Friday in deep red.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2025
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Another photographer told me how she was shocked by the amount of couples booking for years down the line.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
9 Apr. 2025
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Moment Mom Realizes What 11-Year-Old Daughter Had Been Doing With Scissors By Jack Beresford Senior Life and Trends Reporter Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member news article 0 A mom was shocked to discover that her 11-year-old daughter had made some noticeable modifications to her school uniform.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Denzel Aberdeen hit the second of two free throws after Houston fouled, giving the Cougars one last chance to win or tie the game with 19 seconds to go.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
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In the Season 5 finale, June was deliberately hit and run over by a car bearing the Gilead symbol.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2025
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One of the movie’s scenes — startling for its frankness but also its visual beauty — finds the men reclined in the dark of the mine.—
The New York Times,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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The investigations left some school leaders startled and confused, wondering what prompted the inquiries.—
Cheyanne Mumphrey,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Stun.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stun. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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