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
Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 4 Nov. 2024
And the property holdings across California, Nevada, Georgia, and New York are staggering in scale.
—Joseph Bien-Kahn, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2024
The numbers are staggering on the surface, as the Lions somehow put up more than 50 points while only gaining 225 yards from scrimmage.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 28 Oct. 2024
Trump had held a four-point lead in the paper's previous poll from September and a staggering 18-point lead in a June poll when Trump was facing incumbent President Joe Biden.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
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Americans could face a staggering loss of $46 billion to $78 billion in spending power each year if new tariffs proposed by former President Donald Trump are enacted, according to a recent study by the National Retail Federation (NRF).
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 4 Nov. 2024
And the property holdings across California, Nevada, Georgia, and New York are staggering in scale.
—Joseph Bien-Kahn, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2024
The numbers are staggering on the surface, as the Lions somehow put up more than 50 points while only gaining 225 yards from scrimmage.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 28 Oct. 2024
Trump had held a four-point lead in the paper's previous poll from September and a staggering 18-point lead in a June poll when Trump was facing incumbent President Joe Biden.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for staggering
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When Salomon rebuilt the Stance 96 last year, the iconic French brand redirected its focus toward off-piste freeride terrain with astonishing success.Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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Economic concerns especially drove his astonishing inroads with young and minority voters.Larry Diamond, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024
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Don't miss out on these amazing savings to enhance your workflow and keep your data safe while on the go.Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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This whole experience and getting here today has been amazing.Destiny Torres, Orange County Register, 5 Nov. 2024
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Auroras are ribbons of light weaving across Earth's northern or southern polar regions, according to NASA.Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2024
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Located at the Jimi Asian Art Museum, the show followed the designer’s constant theme of identity recognition, with models and performers weaving in and out of ancient Asian sculptures, making for a unique visual experience.Rhonda Richford, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024
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All the staples are there, too: bloody battles, surprising revelations and dormant powers within unlikely sources.Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Verdict: Bose Nails the Basics In classic Bose fashion, the SoundLink Home sounds excellent, offering surprising bass response for its size while still providing plenty of detail in the high end.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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From market position to operational efficiency and reputational risk, indecision can compromise a company’s ability to act, adapt and grow.Swapna Sathyan, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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That assessment does not take into account continuing indecision and disagreement among key Palestinians on how to move forward.Taylor Luck, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Oct. 2024
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Honorable Mentions My Top Five stays the same as my recent mid-September update, but there was shuffling from #6-10 down the home stretch.Tony Blengino, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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Meanwhile, storm survivors were still scrounging for food and clean water and shuffling from shelter to shelter three days after Helene first made landfall in Florida.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 1 Oct. 2024
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Then there’s Cleo’s nervy 30-something daughter, Grace — the wonderful Zoë Geltman — who’s always been the good girl but whose loins are newly afire for her brother-in-law, Roy (Gabriel Brown).Sara Holdren, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
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The box includes only a USB-A-to-USB-C cable for charging. Sound: Powerful Bass and Clean Highs Simply put, the Bose SoundLink Home sounds wonderful.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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While the women are coming in oozing with persona and charisma, there is still a sense of hesitation in trying to mark their territory.Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2024
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In new partnerships, there’s often a sense of hesitation as both sides gauge each other’s commitment.Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Staggering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staggering. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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