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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
But the back-to-back national champions have been stunned in back-to-back losses.
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Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 27 Nov. 2024
One of the most famous cathedrals in the world, the city was stunned back in April 2019 when a fire broke out inside Notre Dame, causing major damage and resulting in hundreds of millions of dollars in repairs and renovations.
—Will McGough, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Meanwhile, a 100% silk number with chic Euro vibes is now 30% off and ready to stun the crowd at your next wedding.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 26 Nov. 2024
The Browns capped the sequence with a 2-yard Nick Chubb touchdown with 57 seconds remaining, then batted down Wilson’s Hail Mary as time expired to stun the Steelers, 24-19.
—Mike Defabo, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 27 Nov. 2024
One of the most famous cathedrals in the world, the city was stunned back in April 2019 when a fire broke out inside Notre Dame, causing major damage and resulting in hundreds of millions of dollars in repairs and renovations.
—Will McGough, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Meanwhile, a 100% silk number with chic Euro vibes is now 30% off and ready to stun the crowd at your next wedding.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 26 Nov. 2024
The Browns capped the sequence with a 2-yard Nick Chubb touchdown with 57 seconds remaining, then batted down Wilson’s Hail Mary as time expired to stun the Steelers, 24-19.
—Mike Defabo, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stun
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In the movie’s only overt nod to the comic books, in which Dent becomes Batman enemy Two-Face, the character is seen crumpled and dazed following the explosion with the left side of his face severely burned.Jack Smart, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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Howes and Petersen, sleepy and half dazed, took turns at the wheel on the long drive home.Orval C. Johnson, Outdoor Life, 31 Oct. 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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That’s a huge omission because consensus decision-making has paralyzed the talks, said Erin Simon, an expert on plastics and packaging at the World Wildlife Fund.Jennifer McDermott, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
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In a 2012 study published in the journal Nature, two people paralyzed due to stroke were able to guide a robotic arm to reach and grasp objects simply by thinking about it.Emily Mullin, WIRED, 25 Nov. 2024
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Advertisement Olsen: What are some of the things that you’ve been surprised by so far?Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 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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First, she was spotted rocking the look, straight down her back, paired with hazel eye contacts, a pink pout and bedazzled eye corners.Larry Stansbury, Essence, 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 17 Dec. 2024.
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