as in embarrasses
to throw into a state of self-conscious distress
the collapse of part of the scenery didn't faze the actors one bit, and they just carried on
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Recent Examples of fazes
Naples, though known for its geological instability and its organized crime, fazes them not one bit.
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Justin Chang, New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2026
His career just seems to be on an upward trajectory, and nothing fazes him, even the weight of wearing the Brazil shirt.
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2026
But after coming out the other side — O’Brien’s been sober for over a decade — there’s very little that fazes him.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
Justin Chang, New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2026
His career just seems to be on an upward trajectory, and nothing fazes him, even the weight of wearing the Brazil shirt.
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2026
But after coming out the other side — O’Brien’s been sober for over a decade — there’s very little that fazes him.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fazes
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Now the technology embarrasses an umpire even more than a player could, and what’s the recourse?—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
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But the stunt goes south as Wooley turns out to be an unabashed bigot who embarrasses the show and gets scolded by the host.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
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The low-performing chefs are Rhoda, whose lamb confuses the kids; Sherry, whose grits were oddly flavored; and Oscar, whose puff pastry soaked up all the deep-fryer oil.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2026
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Learn about Outside Online's affiliate link policy Go somewhere that confuses your algorithm.—
Kevin Sintumuang,
Outside,
10 Mar. 2026
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None of that, nor the fact Beckham missed all of 2025, bothers Harbaugh.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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Even if their own tax bill is manageable, the idea that the wealthy are underpaying — or that the government is wasting their dollars — bothers many.—
Linley Sanders,
Fortune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Nothing flusters her except dogs barking, and as the story unfolds the reason is easily surmised.—
Mary Damiano,
Miami Herald,
16 Feb. 2026
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The Iran war is fundamentally reshaping the oil industry, as geopolitical volatility rattles traders and derails expectations of a Middle East drilling boom.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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Fans will have to tune in next week to find out Andrea's fate — and see if her abduction rattles Kayce.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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The worms thrash and move erratically with a snake-like motion that disturbs the topsoil.—
Maria Braganini,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
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There are lots of things weightlessness disturbs, even in the short run.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Fazes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fazes. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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