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
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Japanese honeysuckle spreads from seeds and rhizomes and can rapidly climb trees, shrubs, and plants—sometimes to staggering heights.
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Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 7 June 2026
In a city where Democrats outnumber Republicans by a staggering margin, Bass’ failure to consolidate more support suggests her tenure has fallen short on the issues that matter most.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 4 June 2026
The spending numbers are staggering.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 4 June 2026
On the Chinese social media platform Weibo, one hashtag related to the job ad gathered a staggering 59 million views.
—Erin Tan, NBC news, 3 June 2026
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Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 7 June 2026
In a city where Democrats outnumber Republicans by a staggering margin, Bass’ failure to consolidate more support suggests her tenure has fallen short on the issues that matter most.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 4 June 2026
The spending numbers are staggering.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 4 June 2026
On the Chinese social media platform Weibo, one hashtag related to the job ad gathered a staggering 59 million views.
—Erin Tan, NBC news, 3 June 2026
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“Staggering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/staggering. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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