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
Known for its punchy prints and bright, bold use of color, textiles brand Dusen Dusen may not immediately spring to mind in conversations about minimalist bedding.
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Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 18 July 2025
Meanwhile, the Beats Fit Pro earbuds are rocking a $50 discount with secure wingtips, punchy bass, and noise cancellation that actually works during workouts and flights.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 17 July 2025
Sure, these punchy catchphrases were good for a laugh.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Max Fleischer’s Superman shorts are punchy and ecstatically animated.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 12 July 2025
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Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 18 July 2025
Meanwhile, the Beats Fit Pro earbuds are rocking a $50 discount with secure wingtips, punchy bass, and noise cancellation that actually works during workouts and flights.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 17 July 2025
Sure, these punchy catchphrases were good for a laugh.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Max Fleischer’s Superman shorts are punchy and ecstatically animated.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for punchy
Adjective
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At some point, Kevin, dazed but not incapacitated, got on the line with a dispatcher.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 July 2025
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In footage shared by local media, he was seen bloodied, dazed and clutching his mobile phone.—
Diaa Hadid,
NPR,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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The moment of truth arrived when Adams FaceTimed Phillips— initially confused and skeptical about her whereabouts.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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Ferguson said teammates are more confused than upset.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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In an Instagram reel, what started as a serene cuddle session between a dog and its owner quickly became a funny surprise, leaving viewers both laughing and tearing up at the canine's bewildered reaction.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 July 2025
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Europe, broke and bewildered, will have a choice: follow suit or fade into irrelevance and bankruptcy.—
Rachel Marsden,
Hartford Courant,
27 July 2025
Adjective
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Investigators do not suspect drugs or alcohol were involved but are looking into distracted driving as a factor in the crash.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
26 July 2025
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These systems detect behaviors like hard braking or distracted driving and provide real-time alerts.—
Gaurav Sharda,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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Lakeway attorney David Wright, 72, had dizzy spells for years, but none of his doctors found the source.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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During the trek northward, Sanchez-Perez said his nephew started to feel dizzy and fell.—
Daniel Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025
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“Punchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punchy. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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