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
Lissa Weinmann, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2025
Largest dripping pendulum painting At a staggering 2,210.4 square meters, the world record for the largest dripping pendulum painting goes to Cole Newman of Dallas.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 3 Jan. 2025
These wins helped Disney return to No. 1 in terms of studio marketshare, with $2.2 billion domestically and a staggering $5.46 billion globally, after ceding the crown to Universal in 2023.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 2 Jan. 2025
Plus, workplace conflict wastes 2.8 hours a week and costs employers a staggering $359 billion a year.
—Ann Kowal Smith, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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The island has lost around 10% of its population in recent years, a staggering total.
—Lissa Weinmann, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2025
Largest dripping pendulum painting At a staggering 2,210.4 square meters, the world record for the largest dripping pendulum painting goes to Cole Newman of Dallas.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 3 Jan. 2025
These wins helped Disney return to No. 1 in terms of studio marketshare, with $2.2 billion domestically and a staggering $5.46 billion globally, after ceding the crown to Universal in 2023.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 2 Jan. 2025
Plus, workplace conflict wastes 2.8 hours a week and costs employers a staggering $359 billion a year.
—Ann Kowal Smith, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for staggering
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Having the Internet all the time was astonishing and felt like the future.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 8 Jan. 2025
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The Spurs rookie is averaging 1.0 steals and an astonishing 3.9 blocks per game this season.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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So pack your bags and get ready to stay in some of the most amazing cave hotels in the United States and around the world.Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 16 Jan. 2025
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Former President Jimmy Carter, who just passed away at 100, after leading an amazing life, lay in state at the Capitol Rotunda until his funeral at Washington National Cathedral on Jan. 9.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 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
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That’s a surprising and sudden change, because we’ve been told for years that Meta is on a mission to protect users from misinformation and hate speech.John Brandon, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Miku's addition to Fortnite isn't surprising given that season 6 of the battle royale is celebrating Japanese culture and history.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
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TikTok’s unprecedented ban in the U.S. remains in the balance, with politics and judicial indecision keeping 170 million users in a social media limbo land ahead of Sunday’s deadline.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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To be sure, British primary and secondary education has seen some improvements, and after early indecision, the government’s COVID-19 vaccine policy was reasonably effective.Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 14 Jan. 2025
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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
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The property’s prime location is also close to the launch sites of the area’s famed hot air balloon rides, which are a wonderful way to take in the spectacular views of the otherworldly land formations.Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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At 6-2, 202 pounds, Will Johnson has excellent size and length for a cornerback and would be a wonderful complement to Gardner.Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2025
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For example, a financial services organization rolling out a new product and working to generate sales using only CRM data might overlook early signs of buyer hesitation.Eilon Reshef, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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The common signs of vision loss include bumping into objects, difficulty finding food or toys, hesitation with jumping, anxiety, clinginess, or even aggression due to vulnerability.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Staggering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staggering. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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