astonished
Example Sentences
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They were also astonished to discover a massive, vertical sinkhole called a blue hole, 75km south of a bank called Grand Turk, that formed when a cave collapsed inwards.
From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026
Americans are likely be astonished at how grievances from centuries ago seem like fresh insults.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026
Meloni said she was astonished by his words, adding, “Friendship requires respect.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026
"It goes without saying that I'm very happy, and very proud, but at the same time astonished."
From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026
But there were other mornings—mornings that always astonished me—when Dad huffed out the back door, alone.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
