as in to embarrass
to throw into a state of self-conscious distress
the collapse of part of the scenery didn't faze the actors one bit, and they just carried on
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Recent Examples of faze
Facing the infamous San Diego State full-court press as the Aztecs tried to storm back from a 21-point deficit, junior forward Drew Fielder brought down a rebound and wasn’t fazed.
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Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026
There is no doubting the collective clout of Zuffa’s powerbrokers, who are amongst the most formidable dealmakers operating in world sport, so while this may be a new frontier, they will not be fazed.
—Chris McKenna, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
Naples, though known for its geological instability and its organized crime, fazes them not one bit.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2026
Given veganism’s minority position in the culture and in politics, Yourofsky said he can’t be particularly fazed by the meat-heavy adjustments to national nutrition guidelines.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 26 Feb. 2026
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Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026
There is no doubting the collective clout of Zuffa’s powerbrokers, who are amongst the most formidable dealmakers operating in world sport, so while this may be a new frontier, they will not be fazed.
—Chris McKenna, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
Naples, though known for its geological instability and its organized crime, fazes them not one bit.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2026
Given veganism’s minority position in the culture and in politics, Yourofsky said he can’t be particularly fazed by the meat-heavy adjustments to national nutrition guidelines.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for faze
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Tonight’s ceremony had none of the major dramatic mishaps that have both embarrassed the Academy Awards’ organizers and affirmed the event’s status as must-see live TV.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2026
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The Americans were left to root for the same team that embarrassed them, and that team delivered.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
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That has to be confusing to the hitter.—
Eno Sarris,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Two years later, promoters marketed confusing credits such as the Employee Retention Credit to businesses that did not qualify, collecting fees to file improper claims.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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But a few days before Sonya disappeared, something was bothering her, her mother said.—
Claire Osborn,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Mar. 2026
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The sidewalk was bustling, but no one even bothered to rubberneck.—
Amanda Peet,
New Yorker,
21 Mar. 2026
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The Buckeyes were flustered at times and committed 15 turnovers on the day.—
Ben Messinger,
Daily News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Nothing flusters her except dogs barking, and as the story unfolds the reason is easily surmised.—
Mary Damiano,
Miami Herald,
16 Feb. 2026
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Juvenile bliss had long contoured this abrasive band, whose songs rattled like playgrounds, and whose shouts rang like the peals of petulant children.—
Samuel Hyland,
Pitchfork,
17 Mar. 2026
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The Iran war has rattled the global flow of oil, with steeper fuel costs already straining households worldwide.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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