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jaw-dropper

noun

Definition of jaw-dropper

as in surprise

something that makes a strong impression because it is so unexpected the underdog's victory was a jaw-dropper in boxing circles

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Recent Examples of jaw-dropper That's despite the sun's tenuous outer atmosphere being the number one sight during totality — a genuine jaw-dropper. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 3 Aug. 2026

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His victory was seen as a bit of a surprise, as forecasters like the Cook Political Report and Sabato’s Crystal Ball placed the race in their Lean Republican categories.

— Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2026
Then again, the trade deadline usually has one or two big surprises.

— Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of surprise

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Authorities said the driver was able to talk but appeared to be in shock after Tuesday’s crash, which hit pedestrians and food vendors at a busy intersection in the North Hollywood neighborhood during the height of the evening commute.

— David Swanson, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
In the 2026 midterm elections, the GOP faced crushing losses as Democrats took control of the House and the Senate, following shock victories in Republican strongholds like Texas, South Carolina and Kansas.

— Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2026

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