awes

Definition of awesnext
present tense third-person singular of awe

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amazes
Verb
  • Eva’s romance with her husband, Franklin Plaskett, delights and amazes her.
    Adelle Waldman, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
  • What amazes me is how good human beings can be in a crisis.
    Rachel Handler, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2025
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“Awes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awes. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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