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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
Reddit ’s latest blockbuster results left investors stunned Tuesday morning.
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Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2024
The endangered turtle was hypothermic and lethargic, stunned by the chilly waters of Pedder Bay.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024
Blake Lively stuns in white at the CFDA Fashion Awards on Oct. 28 at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
That whole ordeal left an entire locker room stunned and crestfallen.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2024
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Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2024
The endangered turtle was hypothermic and lethargic, stunned by the chilly waters of Pedder Bay.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024
Blake Lively stuns in white at the CFDA Fashion Awards on Oct. 28 at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
That whole ordeal left an entire locker room stunned and crestfallen.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2024
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In the movie’s only overt nod to the comic books, in which Dent becomes Batman enemy Two-Face, the character is seen crumpled and dazed following the explosion with the left side of his face severely burned.Jack Smart, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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Howes and Petersen, sleepy and half dazed, took turns at the wheel on the long drive home.Orval C. Johnson, Outdoor Life, 31 Oct. 2024
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The two played four minutes together during one of the Lakers’ six preseason games, a moment that left LeBron James amazed.Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024
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The title signals the jump scare that the image maker hoped would likewise amaze the viewer when the 3D ghost loomed before their very eyes.Andrea Kaston Tange, The Conversation, 22 Oct. 2024
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Fear Of Failure: High-stakes environments can paralyze even the most capable leaders.Jackie Simon, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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The undiluted isolationism of his campaign messaging could prove to be a straitjacket that paralyzes the Trump administration’s foreign policy at a critical time.Peter D. Feaver, Foreign Affairs, 6 Nov. 2024
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But even the most devoted cat lovers might be surprised by the results of a new study.Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2024
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Watch on Hulu At Witt’s End On December 1, 1994, 19-year-old Melissa Witt drove to surprise her mother at a bowling alley in Fort Smith, Arkansas, but disappeared without a trace.Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
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Along with many of the stars and hopefuls at Chicago’s 1971 Black Expo, Minnie Riperton waited patiently backstage to approach the blind musician rocking characteristically in his chair.David Rensin, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
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Although this is Kardashian’s latest fashion choice, the TV personality previously rocked the piercing.Charna Flam, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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Upstart Indiana, who have shocked even the most seasoned college football experts this year with the Hoosiers unblemished 9-0 record, come in at No. 8.David Close, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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In video footage shared by The Neighborhood Talk, the Chicago rapper was seemingly shocked that the R&B singer is a fan of his work.DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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The song, from 1959, first hit the top 10 over the 2020-21 holidays, becoming his fourth song to reach the tier.Gary Trust, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024
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In its earnings reported in October, Delta said U.S. travelers’ avoidance of Paris around the Olympics resulted in a $100 million revenue hit on its French routes.Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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The handful of locals at Mt. Baldy Lodge eating lunch Tuesday afternoon were startled when someone screamed that the Bridge fire was barreling toward the village.Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2024
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How about experiments on the swimming ability of a dead rainbow trout or that time biologists tried to startle cows by popping paper bags by their heads?Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 12 Sep. 2024
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“Stun.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stun. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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