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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
Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Apr. 2025
Saturday Night Live had to retroactively censor audience cursing on its most recent episode during a skit which discussed the White House Correspondents Dinner; the hosts' shocked reactions were captured on camera as the segment went slightly awry.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Apr. 2025
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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Adjective
However, most shocked plants just need a bit of TLC and time to overcome the problem.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Apr. 2025
Saturday Night Live had to retroactively censor audience cursing on its most recent episode during a skit which discussed the White House Correspondents Dinner; the hosts' shocked reactions were captured on camera as the segment went slightly awry.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Apr. 2025
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
Adjective
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That alone is reason to remain disgusted with this team.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
10 Apr. 2025
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Our allies are disgusted with us, prices are jumping even before the tariffs are in effect, the dollar is bracing to weaken and think tanks are estimating that this will represent a tax worth thousands of additional dollars on the average U.S. household.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Give it up for the queen of not being afraid to reference or not reference (but mostly reference).—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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If you’re seated at a gate where the next flight doesn’t leave for six hours, don’t be afraid to post up and get comfy.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
18 Apr. 2025
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As a woman, I am appalled by Michael Tanzi's outrageous actions.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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As an anti-capital punishment lawyer, I am appalled by what followed as well.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Perhaps the two Greek architects, Isidore and Anthemius would be as amazed as the tourists are.—
Danuta Hamlin,
FOXNews.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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The Doctor is worried the uncanny resemblance is more than just a coincidence, and is amazed by the strength of the genetic link between two people living three millennia apart.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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It seems squarely aimed at making kids sick by discouraging vaccination.—
Dan Vergano,
Scientific American,
23 Apr. 2025
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Steward said his daughter, while surfing nearby, became sick with an infection from a type of bacteria called MRSA, which is resistant to many antibiotics.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Hearts Melt At Moment 'Shut Down' Foster Dog Decides To Trust New Family By Rachael O'Connor Life and Trends Reporter Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member news article 0 Animal lovers' hearts have soared at the moment a frightened foster dog chose to trust the family in her new home.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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That takes some fortitude, when world trade is on the verge of collapse, consumers are frightened and businesses can’t plan anything.—
William Baldwin,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 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
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The Wall Street Journal board agreed with Powell’s assessment but wasn’t surprised Trump lashed out against him.—
Elizabeth Crisp,
The Hill,
18 Apr. 2025
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The defensive line crop of talent in this draft is so deep don’t be surprised if all 32 teams select one at some point in the three days of this draft.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Shocked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shocked. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.
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