- present tense form of astound (3rd person singular).
astounds
Example Sentences
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Having seen “The Drama” in theaters twice, what astounds me is witnessing the audience’s open-mindedness.
From Salon ● Apr. 9, 2026
What astounds me is that each month or so a manufacturer unveils a newer model that fixes tiny bugs that might have been present with an earlier model.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 29, 2024
It astounds me that a major municipal paper does not even carry their home team’s results.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2023
What really astounds her colleagues, though, is not only that she has survived and remains committed, but that Maye’s humor, spirit and above all her voice are in the best shape of her career.
From New York Times ● Mar. 15, 2023
The stamper is a brazen touch, but it's Karl who astounds Helmuth and Rudi with the risks he takes.
From "The Boy Who Dared" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
