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
Natasha Dartigue, Baltimore Sun, 18 May 2025
The show won a staggering 22 Emmy Awards in its run.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 17 May 2025
This staggering discovery was the only complete library from antiquity ever found.
—Ellen Wexler, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 May 2025
Industries like aquaculture, tourism, and fisheries rely on them, amounting to a staggering US$375 billion globally each year.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 16 May 2025
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Adjective
The financial burden on Maryland taxpayers, keeping elderly and terminally ill individuals behind bars, is staggering.
—Natasha Dartigue, Baltimore Sun, 18 May 2025
The show won a staggering 22 Emmy Awards in its run.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 17 May 2025
This staggering discovery was the only complete library from antiquity ever found.
—Ellen Wexler, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 May 2025
Industries like aquaculture, tourism, and fisheries rely on them, amounting to a staggering US$375 billion globally each year.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for staggering
Adjective
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After 23 years and an astonishing 4,953 episodes, the show reaches its finale Friday as the sports media industry’s most prolific on-air talent incubator.—
Dan Shanoff,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Game two was astonishing, and a full reckoning of the faults that existed in the defending champs’ armor.—
Tom Rende,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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Comments Chloe Fineman has explained how that amazing triple Jennifer Coolidge impression — Fineman, Dana Carvey, and host Ariana Grande — landed on Saturday Night Live.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
28 May 2025
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There’s still men — there’s Benson, who’s doing amazing.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 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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The Cardinals certainly hope that’s the case, as their rotation has been a surprising strength.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
26 May 2025
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Since then, podcasts have gone mainstream, and are as ubiquitous as cell phones – not surprising considering 70% of listeners use their mobile phones to tune in.—
Anjali Chaudhry,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
Noun
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Instead, even after Democrats realized Biden’s campaign couldn’t continue, the party faced nearly a month of indecision.—
Michelle Goldberg,
Mercury News,
17 May 2025
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This moment of indecision allows Palacios to find Wirtz with space to carry the ball.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
16 May 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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My daughter came to live with us for nine wonderful years.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
27 May 2025
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Your wonderful dog may or may not hanker to break routine and go on holiday.—
John Oseid,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
Noun
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Lionel says yes, and before more than a few moments go by the two have tumbled into bed, without fear or hesitation.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
21 May 2025
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That’s where the Oracle of Omaha’s other main hesitation with real estate factors in: Buying property is often a hassle.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
21 May 2025
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“Staggering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staggering. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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