Thesaurus results for THUNDERSTRIKE

thunderstrike

verb

ˈthən-dər-ˌstrīk

Definition of thunderstrike

as in to surprise

to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected everyone was thunderstruck when she quit her job without warning

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Filip Forsberg scored again in the second when Hoglander flipped the puck to him from the boards for an awkward shot that surprised Anton Forsberg.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
The two subsequently became friends, and Handlon said the veteran was invited to a Tony Robbins event, where organizers surprised him with a video presentation before a packed arena.

— Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of surprise

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After dressing up as an anthropomorphic worm, an incredibly realistic ET, and a chimpanzee complete with prosthetic facial features and ears, the supermodel is ready to amaze us once again.

— Alfredo Toriello, Vanity Fair, 28 Oct. 2026
The 2026 guide has 29 new gems; that number includes a few places that had formerly dropped off the list but now return, having amazed us once again.

— Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of amaze

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Expecting to have to work hard to convince students of its merits, Aladjem was shocked to discover that nearly all of them were in favor of capital punishment.

— Dominic Erdozain, Time, 12 Nov. 2026
In 2024, right after her youngest was born, Ovard filed for divorce, a move that shocked those who’d come of age watching the high-school sweethearts.

— Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of shock

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University of Central Arkansas economist Jeremy Horpedahl was stunned by Polson's productivity.

— TODD WALLACK THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
This was just one example that created plenty of confusion for viewers at home, while the home Missouri crowd was left stunned.

— Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of stun

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Footage shows a man who appears startled jogging to a corner of the courtyard and standing and waiting as federal agents approach and then arrest him.

— Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 13 Nov. 2026
During winter, both kinglet species flit among tree branches, frequently hovering and energetically flicking their wings to startle insects into movement.

— Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of startle

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