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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
Taylor, visibly stunned, embraced Jackson as the audience rose to its feet.
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Spin Staff,
SPIN,
29 June 2026
The unusual attack Monday night stunned the elite principality on the Mediterranean Coast.
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ABC News,
29 June 2026
Still, the pace and scale of the effort has stunned longtime sanctions observers.
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Daniel Flatley,
Fortune,
28 June 2026
On Sunday, Lindsay Lohan, 39, stunned in a vintage Chanel micro-suit from 1995, which featured a cropped jacket and a black mini skirt.
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Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
28 June 2026
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Spin Staff,
SPIN,
29 June 2026
The unusual attack Monday night stunned the elite principality on the Mediterranean Coast.
—
ABC News,
29 June 2026
Still, the pace and scale of the effort has stunned longtime sanctions observers.
—
Daniel Flatley,
Fortune,
28 June 2026
On Sunday, Lindsay Lohan, 39, stunned in a vintage Chanel micro-suit from 1995, which featured a cropped jacket and a black mini skirt.
—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
28 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for stun
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Fatu was dazed and Reigns speared him through the table.
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When the Knicks won, Berns was dazed.
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For the majority of viewers who held out for the subscription streaming release rather than paying to rent or purchase, this news is amaze, amaze, amaze.
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On the final day of Pride Month, here’s one final bonkers gay story to delight and amaze you.
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While receiving treatment at a British base, Derek learned that he was paralyzed from the chest down.
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With endless criteria, knowing exactly what to ask for from a pair of jean shorts is paralyzing.
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But perhaps Modrić and Croatia can surprise everyone and make one more run.
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Ahead of the film’s world premiere at Karlovy Vary, Mack talked to THR about the inspiration for A Happy Family, wanting to surprise audiences and create debate, and why complexity and hope are such key ingredients.
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Foreign rescue teams — including three from the United States — were racing against time in the aftermath of twin earthquakes that rocked Venezuela's northern coast as the death toll from the disaster increased, officials said.
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Woody’s daughter Nora Guthrie, who has spent many years shepherding her father’s musical legacy, was rocking a cowbell and getting into the spirit.
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The attack shocked Monaco, a coastal playground for the rich and famous known for its tax-friendly incentives, royal family and Formula 1 Grand Prix.
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The exact same thing happened back in 2018 when Hirving Lozano shocked Germany.
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Against Cardinals’ starting pitcher Matthew Liberatore, the Braves mustered just one hit and one run through five innings of an eventual 5-3 loss.
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Thomas had hit a leadoff double, but Michael Massey, Salvador Perez and John Rave failed to drive him in.
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The mobile phone alert startled many across the city-state of Dubai, the first such alert since the interim ceasefire.
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Lansley said she has been startled by how chatbots can appear to display emotional intelligence.
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“Stun.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stun. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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