as in aghast
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as in shocked
to cause an unpleasant surprise for
conditions inside the house overrun with cats simply appalled animal control officers
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Recent Examples of appalled
Christina Ray Stanton, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Oct. 2024
Cancer advocates are appalled and are calling on Gov. Newsom to intervene.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 27 Sep. 2024
Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 16 Dec. 2024
Finally, there’s the late-to-the-party Johnny (Christopher Sears), a free-spirited recovering heroin addict who brings along his fellow 12-stepper Loren (Barbie Ferreira), the outsider and truth-teller whose appalled at the hateful religious vitriol spewed by Diana.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Citizens tried to derail the plan as well, more appalled by the idea of razing an old cemetery than delighted by the prospects of a new park.
—Christina Ray Stanton, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Oct. 2024
Cancer advocates are appalled and are calling on Gov. Newsom to intervene.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 27 Sep. 2024
Verb
He was particularly appalled by how the murder was carried out – gunshots from behind.
—Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 16 Dec. 2024
Finally, there’s the late-to-the-party Johnny (Christopher Sears), a free-spirited recovering heroin addict who brings along his fellow 12-stepper Loren (Barbie Ferreira), the outsider and truth-teller whose appalled at the hateful religious vitriol spewed by Diana.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appalled
Adjective
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Those who voted against him — and some who stayed home last November — were aghast.—
J. David Goodman,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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The diplomats assembled in Munich were, expectedly, aghast.—
Newsweek,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The Context The incident is the latest in series of high-profile crimes on New York subway trains that have shocked the city.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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And the art world is no different — some artists are using it to help generate work, and others are shocked by its capabilities.—
Lucy Handley,
CNBC,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Rice was surprised when a Ukrainian politician, Viktor Yanukovych, suddenly emerged from a side room.—
James Verini,
The New Yorker,
1 Mar. 2025
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Many wouldn’t be surprised to hear that this year’s biggest blockbusters aren’t well represented at the Oscars; however, that’s not always the case.—
Rosa Escandon,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
Verb
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For the coveted shoot, the Olympic athlete stunned in a variety of looks.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
3 Jan. 2025
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However, most were stunned at Dawn's story.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Putin also said Russia does not rule out European countries -- who were dismayed that they and Ukraine were not invited to the table in Riyadh -- participating in a peace settlement.—
SYLVIE CORBET,
arkansasonline.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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Putin also said Russia does not rule out European countries—who were dismayed that they and Ukraine were not invited to the table in Riyadh—participating in a peace settlement.—
SYLVIE CORBET,
TIME,
24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Alani, a French journalist, paints a haunting picture of modern Iraq through the eyes of its bewildered children.—
Lisa Anderson,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
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The snap captures Bailey a bewildered expression on her face.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Appalled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appalled. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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