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
Vivian Kwarm, New York Daily News, 19 Mar. 2025
Democrat Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold, through staggering incompetence at a minimum, allowed election machine passwords to get published online for public consumption for four months.
—Mike Davis, The Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2025
After staggering roster turnover and with an overwhelmingly young core entering 2025, the Sun were a perfect fit.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 18 Mar. 2025
While Canada is home to a staggering array of massive mammals—the polar bear, orca and moose, to name a few—this colossal nation is also home to its fair share of fascinating avifauna.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Christina Applegate recently opened up about the staggering effects of her multiple sclerosis since her diagnosis in 2021.
—Vivian Kwarm, New York Daily News, 19 Mar. 2025
Democrat Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold, through staggering incompetence at a minimum, allowed election machine passwords to get published online for public consumption for four months.
—Mike Davis, The Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2025
After staggering roster turnover and with an overwhelmingly young core entering 2025, the Sun were a perfect fit.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 18 Mar. 2025
While Canada is home to a staggering array of massive mammals—the polar bear, orca and moose, to name a few—this colossal nation is also home to its fair share of fascinating avifauna.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for staggering
Adjective
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TikTok, despite facing regulatory scrutiny and bans in some countries, continues to grow at an astonishing pace, with over a billion active users worldwide.—
Anisha Sircar,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Of course, the design and insect environment is mainly a framework for astonishing circus acts.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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There were so many amazing accessories, shoes and soft accessories on the runways this season.—
Sandra Salibian,
WWD,
17 Mar. 2025
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Even just having a small role in a movie like that is amazing.—
Brian Davids,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Mar. 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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Now, astronomers have zeroed in on the surprising origin of the unusual radio pulses: a dead star, called a white dwarf, that is closely orbiting a small, cool red dwarf star.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
14 Mar. 2025
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So when Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love finishes a 24-yard scramble by puffing his chest and taunting Jarrett, the response is far from surprising.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Another man full of indecision is Grant, who seems to bounce back and forth from hooking up with Natalie to missing Ashley.—
Charlotte Walsh,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2025
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Analysts say that the candidates’ lackluster campaigns failed to entice apathetic young people and generated unusual levels of voter indecision.—
Nayara Batschke,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Nov. 2024
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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It is skillfully constructed and builds to a wonderful climax.—
Georg Szalai,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Mar. 2025
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His leadership by example, his accomplishments on the field, his love of family, his service to our community and his dedication to excellence all herald his standing as a remarkable athlete and wonderful human being.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The same hesitation existed with computers, the internet, and smartphones.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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TikTok Reacts Jensen's transformation sparked a wave of reactions in the comments section, with viewers split between admiration and hesitation.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Staggering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staggering. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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