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Recent Examples of shocker
Meanwhile, the Mavericks' decision to let Doncic go is a shocker.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Feb. 2025
The journey into Cortland’s psyche is dark (shocker) but fruitful.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 2 Feb. 2025
Washington reached its first conference final in 33 years thanks to the Lions’ Jared Goff committing four turnovers in last Saturday’s shocker.
—Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 24 Jan. 2025
This comedy-drama – the seriousness isn’t a shocker, the humor is – comes at a moment in history when listening seems as rare a thing as the desire to be heard is urgent.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2025
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David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Feb. 2025
The journey into Cortland’s psyche is dark (shocker) but fruitful.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 2 Feb. 2025
Washington reached its first conference final in 33 years thanks to the Lions’ Jared Goff committing four turnovers in last Saturday’s shocker.
—Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 24 Jan. 2025
This comedy-drama – the seriousness isn’t a shocker, the humor is – comes at a moment in history when listening seems as rare a thing as the desire to be heard is urgent.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shocker
Noun
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Not all is bad, however, as Tyrese Maxey has been a revelation, averaging 27.1 points, 6.0 assists, and 1.8 steals per game.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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Such a revelation might boost Washington’s global financial clout, but also raise awkward questions.—
Dave Birnbaum,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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After nearly five decades, the actor was still capable of surprises.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
27 Feb. 2025
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This approach kept everyone aligned and reduced the risk of surprises late in the project.—
Navdeep Malik,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Without condoning the vulgarity of Team Trump, the shock may be useful.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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As trade tensions increase and global supply chains realign, having investment exposure across multiple economic regions reduces portfolio vulnerability to isolated shocks.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Seeing the cumulative cost of impulsive purchases can be an eye-opener, motivating you to reconsider similar decisions in the future.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Forty years ago, the intuitive outrage of secondhand smoke was an eye-opener for many Americans.—
David Zipper,
Vox,
7 Dec. 2018
Noun
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Unlike her Oprah interview, Harry & Meghan, or Spare, in With Love, Meghan, there are no bombshell reveals or accusations.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2025
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Aside from a bombshell Oprah Winfrey interview after the Duke and Duchess of Sussex infamously stepped back from their royal titles five years ago, Meghan hasn't given many interviews.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA TODAY,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Shocker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shocker. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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