staggering
adjective
stag·ger·ing
ˈsta-g(ə-)riŋ 
: so great as to cause one to stagger : astonishing, overwhelming
a staggering feat
staggering medical bills
staggeringly
adverb
Examples of staggering in a Sentence
The storm caused a staggering amount of damage.
the staggering scope of the new construction on campus
Recent Examples on the Web
Both the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics and the 2018 FIFA World Cup were vehicles for President Vladimir Putin to project Russian prestige, while wielding a staggering crackdown on civil society and LGBTQ rights.
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Human Rights Watch, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
The staggering number of offenses are occurring as drivers face increasingly steep fines and harsh penalties for violations, ranging from $1,000 fines to license suspensions and points.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
In that instance, a CD ladder of staggering maturities can work in order to have some cash available earlier and some later.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2025
As anyone who’s ever put together a trip budget knows, daily expenses like rideshares, train fare, and refreshments can quickly add up to a staggering final cost.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2025
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Human Rights Watch, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
The staggering number of offenses are occurring as drivers face increasingly steep fines and harsh penalties for violations, ranging from $1,000 fines to license suspensions and points.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
In that instance, a CD ladder of staggering maturities can work in order to have some cash available earlier and some later.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2025
As anyone who’s ever put together a trip budget knows, daily expenses like rideshares, train fare, and refreshments can quickly add up to a staggering final cost.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for staggering
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“Staggering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/staggering. Accessed 15 Dec. 2025.
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