as in dazed
suffering from mental confusion
feeling a little punchy after being up half the night with a crying baby
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Recent Examples of punchy
Beats Solo 4 Wireless Headphones Deal The Beats Solo 4 headphones deliver punchy sound filled with strong bass.
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George Yang, PC Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026
Or opt for a punchy lime that delivers an instant mood boost—like a mini beach escape, even if there’s still snow melting on the sidewalk.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
Topped with bright winter citrus juice or a punchy vinaigrette and finished with grains, nuts or seeds, a winter slaw offers layers of flavor, texture and substance.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
Spending some time in the Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road Premium and dig the Heritage Blue paint, and the turbo-four is punchy, but the rear-seat packaging is not ideal, and there’s so much cheap, hard plastic inside this SUV.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 25 Feb. 2026
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George Yang, PC Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026
Or opt for a punchy lime that delivers an instant mood boost—like a mini beach escape, even if there’s still snow melting on the sidewalk.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
Topped with bright winter citrus juice or a punchy vinaigrette and finished with grains, nuts or seeds, a winter slaw offers layers of flavor, texture and substance.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
Spending some time in the Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road Premium and dig the Heritage Blue paint, and the turbo-four is punchy, but the rear-seat packaging is not ideal, and there’s so much cheap, hard plastic inside this SUV.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for punchy
Adjective
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When Sneaky Snook in his mail truck happened upon the wreckage near the boundary of Meredith Downs, sheep were scattered along the roadside and the fence, bleating, dazed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Mar. 2026
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Still, some songs can disrupt our dazed habit of barely listening and give us something to participate in.—
Mitch Therieau,
New Yorker,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The horse is very confused by your utter lack of consideration as to the consequences.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Mar. 2026
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Late last year, Walsh told the Tribune the government’s move to press charges had left her shocked and confused.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Be careful about coming on so strong that others are bewildered or defensive.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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Just a direct, almost bewildered question aimed at the creator.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Troopers from all 23 MSP barracks, including the State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort (SPIDRE) team, will be on the lookout for aggressive, distracted, and impaired driving.—
Andrew Adeolu,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
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What’s more likely, Jones said, is that someone will be driving just plain fast, distracted, or intoxicated.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Mar. 2026
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Symptoms include decreased urination, dry mouth and throat, feeling dizzy when standing up, crying with few or no tears, and unusual sleepiness or fussiness.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
10 Mar. 2026
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Disneyland temporarily closed a large part of Tomorrowland on Tuesday after a hazmat incident near Star Tours and Space Mountain caused several employees to feel dizzy and have trouble breathing.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The stunned sibling couldn’t believe his last words to Chris would be so ordinary, yet so profound in light of what happened.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
7 Mar. 2026
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The short film shows the singer walking through New York City in real time, playing his songs on subway cars and various spots around the city, and leaving a trail of stunned fans in his wake.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Punchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punchy. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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