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
Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025
An $11 million weekend take makes for a staggering $2.12 billion global gross from only 12 territories.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 30 Mar. 2025
This shift is vital for an industry long burdened by hefty R&D costs and staggering timelines.
—Cathy Hackl, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
That's a staggering increase that would seriously hamper the telescope's ability to view exoplanets, study the most distant galaxies and detect approaching asteroids.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 20 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Only the most precise and well made calibers achieved top results at these competitions, and Zenith—which began submissions in 1897—achieved a staggering 2,333 of them.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025
An $11 million weekend take makes for a staggering $2.12 billion global gross from only 12 territories.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 30 Mar. 2025
This shift is vital for an industry long burdened by hefty R&D costs and staggering timelines.
—Cathy Hackl, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
That's a staggering increase that would seriously hamper the telescope's ability to view exoplanets, study the most distant galaxies and detect approaching asteroids.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for staggering
Adjective
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Musk is an astonishing $147 billion richer this year.—
Roy Canivel,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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That this change is reportedly being considered when Republicans hold a trifecta makes the whole thing more astonishing.—
The Editors,
National Review,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Just imagine the potpourri of amazing facial expressions that would have been on display had Sai been sitting on the jury.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Who would have thought that Donald Trump would be the one to stop Tesla's amazing international sales run in its tracks?—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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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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And speaking of monologues, Carrie Coon’s surprising final sentiment has to be one of the finale’s pinnacles.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
7 Apr. 2025
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At the end of Season 3, Belinda finds herself in a surprising position of power after Greg offers her $100,000 to keep quiet about his identity.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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That moment of indecision can be enough for whoever the Bruins are playing to exploit Mittelstadt’s hesitation.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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After a bout of excruciating indecision, Bachelor Grant Ellis finally made his choice between Litia and Juliana in the season 29 finale.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
25 Mar. 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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Embracing different cultures: There is plenty of wonderful Mexican culture depicted throughout the film, from cooking traditional dishes to the vibrant atmosphere.—
Alex Vance,
Parents,
28 Mar. 2025
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Cherish these moments and know that your efforts to preserve their voices are a wonderful tribute to your relationships.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Issues related to social justice, politics, sustainability, and mental health regularly intersect with entertainment stories, placing celebrities under pressure to publicly take stances on divisive topics, often without room for error or hesitation.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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That view on business hesitation was backed up Tuesday in an Institute for Supply Management survey in which respondents cited the uncertain climate as an obstacle to growth.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Staggering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staggering. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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