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as in stunned
affected with sudden and great wonder or surprise
the escaping bridegroom bid farewell to the shocked wedding guests as he ran out the door
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as in disgusted
filled with disgust
we were shocked at the appalling conditions in the prison
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as in afraid
filled with fear or dread
the hikers were so shocked at the sight of a bear that they didn't dare move
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as in appalled
to cause an unpleasant surprise for
Mom was shocked by the terrible news that her cousin had died in an accident I was shocked to find out that I was the victim of identity theft
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as in surprised
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected
were shocked by the way the law against public intoxication was constantly being broken
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as in frightened
to strike with fear
the sudden appearance of the ghost shocked us to the core
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Recent Examples of shocked
Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 14 Dec. 2024
Doctor Rock is shocked to see the patient awake and talking but Sandler is less so.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 14 Dec. 2024
Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
The event shocked the country, though violence at Christmas markets has happened in the country’s past.
—Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Dec. 2024
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In June 2023, P!nk was left shocked when a fan threw their mother’s ashes onto the stage during a performance at BST Hyde Park in London.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 14 Dec. 2024
Doctor Rock is shocked to see the patient awake and talking but Sandler is less so.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 14 Dec. 2024
Verb
Down 22 points at the start of the final quarter, the Magic shocked the Miami Heat 121-114 at Kia Center.
—Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
The event shocked the country, though violence at Christmas markets has happened in the country’s past.
—Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shocked
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Rumors swirled that disillusioned and disgusted donors mobilized after the loss to A&M.Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024
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If anything, Allerton seems intermittently disgusted with Lee and himself, then attracted to Lee again.Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 5 Dec. 2024
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Whether the two will remain as close once Trump is sworn in on Jan. 20 is unclear, as the president-elect isn’t afraid to cut ties with those who undermine him.Samantha-Jo Roth, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 31 Dec. 2024
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Don't be afraid to ask your customers for feedback about their perception of your brand and its consistent appearance.Jessica Wong, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Purists will be appalled that Mangold conflates another seminal moment into the Newport show.Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Viewers in the comments were appalled—but his behavior might not be too much of a shock to researchers on gender.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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So Hard the Unthinkable Happens—and Owner Got It on Film With over 5,600 likes and 143 comments, users were amazed at this dog's ability to get in with the crows, noting their jealousy as getting on a crow's good side is not that simple.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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The find amazed scientists, as the scientific community was still uncertain about how birds survived the winter.Scott Travers, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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By Weiland’s estimates, up to 300,000 people in the U.S. are currently getting sick with COVID-19 each day, compared to around 1 million cases per day around this time in recent years.Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
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But then Carey got sick with the flu, and was forced to cancel the first show of her 2024 Christmas Time tour.Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
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When Martin dies in class after getting frightened in a dream, the sheet is accidentally pulled off of his gurney to reveal his death rictus.Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
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His fervor to determine who took the weapon reveals a shockingly monstrous side, turning his wife and children into frightened suspects and leading to a jarring tonal-shift ending that proves to be a cathartic, believable final destination for a film simmering with mistrust and anger.Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 28 Nov. 2024
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But the name stunned some community members.Lorraine Mirabella, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
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However, her attempt to get into the festive spirit didn't quite go to plan, and her version of a balloon Santa has stunned the internet—for all the wrong reasons.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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His former colleague Thierry Henry wasn’t surprised.Emily Olsen, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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But when Manning continues to remain on the list until decision day arrives for the NFL writers, do not be surprised if the former Giant receives a golden jacket, and rightfully deserves to be in the second-tier.Tyler Small, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Shocked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shocked. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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