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present participle of shock
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Recent Examples of shocking
Adjective
Oklahoma City Bombing: American Terror (Netflix documentary) Revisit the shocking 1995 bombing of an Oklahoma City federal building, the deadliest act of domestic terrorism in US history. Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 12 Apr. 2025 Shauna’s ascendancy was the backbone of Yellowjackets’s third season, giving it structure and consistency amid a series of shocking deaths. Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
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In the show’s two signature numbers, both of them Norma’s declarations of her own worthiness, Scherzinger stands at center stage and belts with shocking vocal power and agility, surrounded by purgatorial swirls of smoke and blown out by that Lloydian white light. Daniel D'addario, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024 But rather than play up the murders’ shocking gore or give momentum to Lois’ investigation, the first few episodes are content to linger in the investigator’s ennui. Alison Herman, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for shocking
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shocking
Adjective
  • The New Orleans Saints were hit with some startling news on the health status of starting quarterback Derek Carr just two weeks prior to the NFL Draft.
    Kambui Bomani, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
  • If anything, this document only underscores the startling escalation of Trump's war on dissent and efforts to remove people who disagree with him or U.S. policy.
    David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
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  • The teaser trailer showcases the epic highs and lows of professional football, with a focus on the lows, as all of this looks terrifying.
    Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
  • The teaser does feature a glimpse at Calypso, the man who hosts the tournament, as well as a signature laugh from Sweet Tooth the terrifying clown.
    Katie Campione, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2025
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  • Scientists had initially feared this spread could represent another Ebola-like crisis — since that disease originated in animals, then jumped to humans, sickening and killing a large number of people.
    Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 19 Mar. 2025
  • The disconnect between the reality that many people are currently experiencing hunger, in part because of climate change, and this fancy dinner was sickening.
    The Dial, The Dial, 18 Mar. 2025
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  • Surely Yellowstone, with its large predators and geothermal activity will deliver something gruesome.
    Wes Siler, Outside Online, 19 Apr. 2025
  • The gruesome spectacle that follows earns raucous cheers and applause from the slack-jawed onlookers.
    Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
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  • But the surprising mid-season decision to trade the Slovenian superstar coupled with a slew of key injuries, including to star guard Kyrie Irving, ultimately derailed any title aspirations Dallas might have had.
    Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Cleaning professional Ryan Schutz of Two Maids and a Mop is sharing what a typical cleaning includes, as well as a few surprising areas a house cleaner probably won't clean.
    Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2025
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  • In the episode, O'Dowd and Jones play Mike and Amanda, respectively, a couple living a happy and simple life until Amanda suffers a frightening medical emergency and passes out.
    Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
  • But don't let the name fool you, Murderbot isn't actually the frightening story of a dangerous security robot.
    Shania Russell, EW.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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  • These were disgusting, irresponsible comments by someone who is charged with overseeing public health for hundreds of millions of people.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Do not tell the patient disgusting hospital stories about your own operations or procedures.
    Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 2 Apr. 2025
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  • These types of horrific events by terrorists are why those of us who work for peace and stability in the world continue our mission.
    Danielle Wallace, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2025
  • Of course, some eight hundred thousand did die—many in horrific ways—while the formerly enslaved were left to fend for themselves in a postwar state where apartheid was enforced by terror.
    Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025

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