as in bewildered
suffering from mental confusion
the dazed goalie could only watch as the winning point went flying past him
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as in stunned
to make senseless or dizzy by a blow
the fall dazed him for a moment, causing him to become disoriented
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as in blinded
to overpower with light
a skier dazed by the glare from the snow
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Recent Examples of dazed
Ruby Opalka, The Atlantic, 25 Aug. 2024
Efron appeared dazed for a moment, was taken out of the pool by on-site security and then went to the hospital as a precaution, the website said.
—Asia Moore, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2024
To put an exclamation point on his evening, Jelly Roll then grabbed a dazed Theory by the neck, lifted him up, and sent him back down to the mat.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 4 Aug. 2024
People were waking up, looking dazed and unsure of their surroundings.
—Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2024
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The air was thick and sweet, dazed flies wandering the expanse of it and coming to rest on sugary stains on the counter or humming around the radio.
—Ruby Opalka, The Atlantic, 25 Aug. 2024
Efron appeared dazed for a moment, was taken out of the pool by on-site security and then went to the hospital as a precaution, the website said.
—Asia Moore, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2024
To put an exclamation point on his evening, Jelly Roll then grabbed a dazed Theory by the neck, lifted him up, and sent him back down to the mat.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 4 Aug. 2024
People were waking up, looking dazed and unsure of their surroundings.
—Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2024
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Some customers have been left bewildered at a venue that contains a total of 21 signs across its grounds, according to reporting from news agency SWNS.Maureen Mackey, Fox News, 25 Oct. 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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However, her attempt to get into the festive spirit didn't quite go to plan, and her version of a balloon Santa has stunned the internet—for all the wrong reasons.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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But the name stunned some community members.Lorraine Mirabella, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
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The 5 Most Effective Ways To Deal With A Toxic Coworker By Alice Gibbs Senior Life and Trends Reporter 0 Ever felt confused about what's expected of you at work or struggled to get a straight answer from your manager?Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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They were confused because they weren't associated with a star and had somehow managed to stay in binary pairs.Robert Lea, Space.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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The total solar eclipse dazzled New Hampshire's North Country.Natalie Escobar, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
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Meryl Streep dazzled in Valentino, Michelle Yeoh rocked Bottega Veneta with new bangs, Emily in Paris‘ Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu sashayed in sculptural Schiaparelli.Alison Edmond, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Dec. 2024
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Grant’s students have partnered with the Anthony Phoenix Branca Foundation to spread awareness about the dangers of distracted driving.Reggie Grant, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
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In that tragedy, an unlicensed 16-year-old boy was behind the wheel and either fell asleep or became distracted, according to investigators.Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 16 Dec. 2024
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In an emotional retelling, Foxx remembers being dizzy, frustrated, and stubbornly resistant to both physical and mental therapy.Krystie Lee Yandoli, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
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Angela went to a hospital three times before her death after becoming faint and dizzy, according to the arrest affidavit.Mollie Markowitz, Fox News, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Dazed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dazed. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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