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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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The science behind the process continues to amaze me.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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Extraordinary craftsmanship that amazed even the architect.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Financial markets have crashed, consumers are frightened, and deals are paralyzed.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
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When Gordon approached Rudolph to write and direct a music video for Teddy Pendergrass, who had recently been paralyzed in a car crash, Rudolph saw an opportunity.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
25 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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Financial and retirement experts who spoke to Newsweek were not surprised by the Transamerica findings, putting the blame largely on the ever-rising cost of living.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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With the team shooting 14.7 percent in his minutes and rocking a 0.914 save percentage, there is an element of luck in play here.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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The big picture: The indoor vertical farming sector has been rocked by closures over the past few years.—
Katie Fehrenbacher,
Axios,
25 Mar. 2025
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Read: Where science and miracles meet Pagels isn’t trying to shock the faithful.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
1 Apr. 2025
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Rockland County legislator Beth Davidson, a Democrat who is running to unseat Lawler in 2026, said communities in her district were shocked to find out the rug was pulled out from under them for important local priorities.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2025
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Joshua Hur hit a home run, Trey Ebel had a two-run double and Ethan Bingaman contributed an RBI triple.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Dashcam video from a ride-share driver captured the moments after Rinaldi was hit by the man and fell to the pavement.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 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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Advertisement The investigations left some school leaders startled and confused, wondering what prompted the inquiries.—
TIME,
TIME,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Stun.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stun. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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