as in astonishing
causing wonder or astonishment
the staggering scope of the new construction on campus
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as in wobbling
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as in lurching
to move forward while swaying from side to side
I was so tired last night that I just staggered upstairs to bed without eating dinner
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as in faltering
to show uncertainty about the right course of action
a daunting problem that would make even the most decisive person stagger just a bit
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Recent Examples of staggering
Brian Evans, CNBC, 3 Feb. 2025
Yet nothing handled grief with as much deftness and freshness as Sorry, Baby, the staggering debut by writer-director-star Eva Victor (who won the festival’s US dramatic screenwriting award).
—Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2025
The Prince of Egypt (1998) The contrast between Antz and The Prince of Egypt — released the same year as the first- and second-ever DreamWorks Animation movies, respectively — is staggering, to say nothing of Shrek a few years later.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2025
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Martin will help shape the direction of the Democratic Party following a staggering loss to the Republicans and President Donald Trump in last year's presidential election.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 1 Feb. 2025
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The software platforms company has soared a staggering 385% over the past year.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 3 Feb. 2025
Yet nothing handled grief with as much deftness and freshness as Sorry, Baby, the staggering debut by writer-director-star Eva Victor (who won the festival’s US dramatic screenwriting award).
—Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2025
The Prince of Egypt (1998) The contrast between Antz and The Prince of Egypt — released the same year as the first- and second-ever DreamWorks Animation movies, respectively — is staggering, to say nothing of Shrek a few years later.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2025
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Martin will help shape the direction of the Democratic Party following a staggering loss to the Republicans and President Donald Trump in last year's presidential election.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 1 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for staggering
Adjective
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Listen to this article The Justice Department on Monday night told federal prosecutors in Mayor Adams’ corruption case to drop the charges against him — an astonishing move that immediately sparked political backlash.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2025
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In addition to refuting Yao’s conjecture, the new paper also contains what many consider an even more astonishing result.—
Steve Nadis,
Quanta Magazine,
10 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Chelsea is the other one with an amazing record of producing high quality players.—
Andy Jones,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
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The women delivered their high-energy 2020 set in Miami, showing off their amazing dance moves and musical talents — including a special cameo from Lopez's daughter, Emme Maribel, who was 11 at the time.—
Diane J. Cho,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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Craft is the connective tissue of our history, weaving itself through each iteration and enabling new players to interpret it in novel ways.—
Bill Connolly,
Rolling Stone,
30 Dec. 2024
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But police must notice a primary violation, such as speeding or weaving across lanes, to cite motorists for violating the cellphone law.—
David A. Lieb,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Tucker, Betts, Bryce Harper and Trea Turner are your steady vets, and there is surprising consensus around Julio Rodriguez, Jackson Chourio and Wyatt Langford.—
Owen Poindexter,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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This luxury resort, set in the tranquil countryside, is your gateway to surprising epicurean adventures as well.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Violence as currency, everything binary and stripped of nuance, uncertainty, indecision.—
Bob Guccione Jr.,
SPIN,
11 Feb. 2025
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The biggest problem against the Rams in the Wild Card game was his indecision.—
Steve Silverman,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
Verb
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But the $12 billion decline in his fortune has more to do with asset shuffling than stock price movement.—
Julie Goldenberg,
Forbes,
21 Dec. 2024
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James has been shuffling back and forth between the NBA and the G League.—
Benedict Cosgrove,
Newsweek,
19 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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This is a debut entry and a wonderful term that’s new to me.—
Caitlin Lovinger,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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Tucci hosts the popular Tucci - The Heart of Italy show which tours the country sampling and celebrating the wonderful food that originates there.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Republican support But other Republicans had no hesitation in backing her.—
David Lightman,
Sacramento Bee,
12 Feb. 2025
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Additionally, Butler had initial hesitation in going to the Bay.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Staggering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staggering. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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