astound
verb (used with object)
to overwhelm with amazement; astonish greatly; shock with wonder or surprise.
is astounding
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present progressiveof astound (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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"I want to do another film with Alexandra Wilkie because she is astounding," he says.
From BBC ● Apr. 16, 2026
The tactical skill with which our aviators and missile defenders are using advanced U.S. tech is astounding.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 30, 2026
"It is really the speed and scale of these representations that is astounding, driving much of the online confusion of what has been targeted, or casualty counts for instance," said Ayad.
From Barron's ● Mar. 4, 2026
"The density of migratory warblers, flycatchers, and vireos crowded into these five forests is astounding, and means that each hectare protected there safeguards a disproportionate number of birds."
From Science Daily ● Nov. 22, 2025
The sheer volume of training for a space mission is astounding.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
