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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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This one will be physical and Aldis might just surprise some people.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Fans online were surprised by the sudden closure announcement on Sunday.

— Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 31 July 2026

Definition of surprise

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His greatness is never in question, but to have the league at a standstill because of a 41-year-old free agent amazes me.

— Chris Branch, New York Times, 17 July 2026
Just before halftime, van Persie slipped past the Spanish defensive line to receive a long-range pass from teammate Daley Blind and looped the ball over Spanish goalkeeper Iker Casillas with a first-time diving header that amazed the audience.

— Tushaar Kuthiala, Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 July 2026

Definition of amaze

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The move shocked the global scientific community and landed him in jail for three years.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
Twain and Marie-Anne became close friends, and Twain was shocked to learn that Marie-Anne and Lange had been allegedly carrying on an extramarital affair—losing both her husband and her best friend in one fell swoop.

— Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 31 July 2026

Definition of shock

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Witness Hoon Chan Sim, 53, was sitting on a park lawn with his dog near West Drive when he was startled by the squeal of braking tires, and spun around to see the horrific collision.

— Lincoln Anderson, New York Daily News, 25 July 2026
Wildlife experts say black bears are strong climbers and may scale trees, utility poles or other tall structures when startled by people, traffic or dogs.

— Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of startle

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Having walked through factory floors, presented in boardrooms across five continents and coached leaders through every wave of disruption automation could throw at them, I am astonished at how fast AI adoption is currently escalating.

— Dr. Adil Dalal, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Ice at a party doesn’t sound revolutionary today (think of how many tons of it that wedding at MSG must’ve used), but on this day in 1850, when waiters appeared carrying bottles of champagne on ice, guests—accustomed to warm wine—were astonished.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 July 2026

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